Next Act! New Play Summit 5

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Accepting full length plays only.
Multi-cultural and ethnically diverse pieces encouraged.
Comedy and Drama welcome!

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible plays can not have been previously produced, though previous readings are allowed. No more than 7 characters. (Please do not submit works in which actors play multiple roles, unless it is a device used to illuminate generations.)

Plays previously submitted to Next Act will not be considered for this years’ Summit.

Agent and non-agent submissions accepted.

Submission Deadline: END OF DAY – Sunday May 1, 2016

HOW TO SUBMIT

Plays: Playwrights should submit, as a single Microsoft Word or single PDF file attachment, a short one-paragraph synopsis that illuminates the plays entire plot including its ending; character descriptions and the first 10 pages (and only the first ten pages) of their play. Submission documents should be void of playwright’s name and contact information.

Submissions that do not conform to the guidelines stipulated will not be accepted.

Email your submission to nextact@capitalrep.org with 2016 SUBMISSION in the subject line.

A small stipend and limited travel available for playwrights selected.

Electronic submissions preferred.

PLAYS SELECTED:

Playwrights selected for the summit will be notified by the end of August.
Three plays will be selected to have readings (with an eye towards a potential future production) during the annual 4-day summit, which takes place October 21 – 24, 2016.

For more information go to our website.

Capital Rep is a professional LORT D theatre, established in Albany in 1981.

The Enchanted Realm of Rene Magritte

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Exquisite Corpse Company is seeking to build a collaborative writing team for an original immersive experience to be presented as part of the company’s upcoming summer season. Inspired by the work of surrealist painter, Rene Magritte, The Enchanted Realm of Rene Magritte, will feature performance, installation, and dance set in an 8 room mansion on Governors Island. Six playwrights will come together to create a surreal story; one that will weave audiences in and out of these spectacular rooms. Magritte’s three panel mural, The Enchanted Realm, will serve as our beginning source material. Writers will collaborate June-July. The show will premiere August 6, 2016 and runs through September. Exquisite Corpse Company invites you to join the team for an unforgettable experience!

How to Submit:

1) Pick a section of the mural that inspires you! Writers will be challenged to create a 10 minute playlet from one of the listed sections of Rene Magritte’s mural, The Enchanted Realm. The word “playlet” is crucial in your understanding of your submission, as writers on this project will be asked to collaborate with fellow writers, make edits, etc. However, each submission should have a complete story arc, and able to stand alone as its own piece.

There are six sections noted as follows: A, B, C, D, E, F.

*In your submission you must note which section you are submitting for.*

2) Include at least one of the following characters in your playlet: Rene Magritte, Georgette Berger (his wife), Magritte’s Mother, Father, supposed lover Sheila Legge.

3) Consider the inspirations listed above in your writing especially those of perception, and identity. Magritte’s obsession with the “mystery of the ordinary”.

4) Send all submissions to : Submissions@exquisitecorpsecompany.com

Subject : Magritte Section ____ (insert section you are submitting for)


SUBMISSIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL APRIL 30TH

Discount tickets: BLOOD AT THE ROOT

HI-ARTS AND NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE PRESENT

the New York City Premiere of the Penn State Centre Stage Production of

BLOOD AT THE ROOT
Written by Dominique Morisseau and Directed by Steve Broadnax
National Black Theatre Inc., 2031 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10035
www.nationalblacktheatre.org
Limited engagement from April 20th through May 15th

Blood at the Root is a bold new drama by award-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau (author of NY Times Critics' Pick Skeleton Crew and Sunset Baby) inspired by the events surrounding the "Jena Six", six black teenagers convicted in the beating of a white student at Jena High School on December 4, 2006. It follows a group of high school students desperately trying to define themselves while seeking to persevere amidst the relentless injustice happening in America.

Blood at the Root examines the miscarriage of justice, racial double standards, and the impasse in gender relations of all classes and, as a result, the shattering state of black family life. Using music, dance and poetry, this ensemble driven piece weaves into stunning effect an impactful theatrical experience that asks us to explore the current state of activism in the 21st century.

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$20 (reg. $25) - April 23 to May 8

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Discount tickets: VINCENT

VINCENT 

by Leonard Nimoy

Theatre at St. Clement’s
423 West 46th Street (between 9th and 10th Avenues)
New York NY 10036
www.VincentPlay.com
Limited engagement thru June 5th

The passion, the love, and the tormented beauty of the life of Vincent van Gogh is dramatized in this intimate play, which playwright Leonard Nimoy adapted from the hundreds of letters between Vincent and his closest ally: his brother, Theo. Van Gogh’s story is so much more than that of the misunderstood genius who cut off his own ear. In this play, Vincent’s brother, Theo, movingly reveals Vincent as few knew him. Theo teaches us the meaning and significance of his brother’s life to all humankind: Vincent van Gogh lives on as a symbol of inspiration, courage, passion, and the lust for life that art kindles in all of us. Leonard Nimoy’s VINCENT includes over 100 stunning high-resolution projections of Van Gogh’s artwork. Originally performed by Mr. Nimoy himself, this production stars James Briggs, who has toured the country to popular acclaim for three years.

"the bearded and personable James Briggs with his light and expressive voice and nimble physicality gives a very engaging performance. Mr. Briggs skillfully conveys emotion, humor and pathos. In addition to depicting Theo, he at times portrays Vincent, vividly capturing the essence of both. Over 100 beautiful and haunting images of Van Gogh’s paintings are projected onto a large screen surrounded by a vintage gold frame that serves as the stage’s backdrop during the engrossing 85 minutes of this very well executed production." - TheatreScene.net

BroadwayWorld.com described Briggs' performance as "flawless" and "masterful" and stated, "He is a thoroughly-engaging, eloquent narrator bringing great warmth, genuineness of feeling, and utter conviction to every aspect of his performance."

"a fabulous mix of theater and art." - The Valley Reporter

"Van Gogh Lovers Will Want to See Leonard Nimoy's VINCENT." - The Huffington Post

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Discount tickets: OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

A New Comedy by Israel Horovitz
Directed by Barnet Kellman
with Francesca Choy-Kee, Angelina Fiordellisi, Judith Ivey, and Estelle Parsons

Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street, New York, NY 10014
www.cherrylanetheatre.org
Limited Engagement June 7 – July 17

Four women arrive in Paris for the funeral of a 100 year-old man who loved each of them - at times variously, at times simultaneously. For 24 hours they share his apartment, delicious secrets and a dead cat.

Special Offer:
$39 (reg. $65) – June 7 to June 18

$49 (reg. $65) – June 22 to July 10

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Well Played Publishing is currently accepting submissions

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Call for Submissions

Well Played Publishing is currently accepting submissions of full-length scripts written for high school performers (Ages 13 - 18). All scripts submitted will be considered for publication. Please send a 10-page excerpt, preferably in the body of the e-mail, along with a brief bio and your contact information, to wellplayedpub@gmail.com by May 1, 2016.

Please do not submit plays that have been previously published. We are happy to consider works in progress.

Visit our sister company, Mushroom Cloud Press, the leader in publishing for competitive speech & debate since 2000.

Discount tickets: A PERSISTENT MEMORY

A PERSISTENT MEMORY 

by Jackob G. Hofmann

Theatre Row – The Beckett Theatre
410 West 42nd Street (between 9th and 10th Avenues)
New York NY 10036
www.apersistentmemory.com 

Limited engagement May 27th thru June 19th


David Huntington is losing his grip on reality. With every passing moment, his most precious memories are slipping away. But why? In pursuit of answers, David suddenly finds himself preoccupied with a mysterious phenomenon that’s plaguing the world’s elephant population. This fixation soon catapults David into a series of unexpected encounters that will ultimately force him to confront the dark events of his family’s past. A provocative and poetic drama, A Persistent Memory explores the virtues of grief, the impact of childhood memories, and how we mustn’t ever allow our pasts to define who we really are….

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Box Office Hours: Monday – Saturday: Noon – 6PM, Sunday: Noon to curtain

Restrictions: Price includes $1.25 restoration fee. Not valid June 1st. Normal service charges apply to online and phone orders. Subject to availability. Not valid on prior purchase. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Additional blackout dates and restrictions may apply. No refunds or exchanges. Offer may be revoked at any time. Offer not valid on premium locations.

Cecile’s Writers’ Magazine is Open for Submissions

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Our aim is to create a free digital magazine where intercultural authors can publish their work. Submissions may be sent to us at any time. We accept submissions from intercultural authors:

• Authors for whom English is their native language but currently reside in a non-English speaking country (or have resided in a non-English speaking country for at least 3 years).
• Authors whose parents have different cultural backgrounds (either by ethnicity or by nationality)
• Authors for whom English is not their native language but choose to write in English.
• Authors who do not fit any of the above categories but still feel they have an intercultural voice are also welcome to submit their story. When submitting please do briefly explain why.

The concept is about the authors and not the subject matter. The stories themselves do not necessarily need to highlight intercultural subject matters.

Genre

All genres of fiction are welcome. We prefer character driven stories as opposed to plot driven stories.

In non-fiction, we accept short memoirs, personal essays and literary essays.

The maximum word counts are as follows:

• Flash Fiction: 1,000 words
• Short Stories: 7,500 words
• Novelettes: 21,000 words
• Novel Excerpts: 6,000 words
• Plays: 9,000 words
• Personal Essays / Memoirs: 6,000 words
• Literary Essays: 6,000 words
• Poetry: For Limited time only – 1 Jan to 31 March, 2016
• (see separate submission guidelines for poetryfor more details)

Author’s Rights

Cecile’s Writers retains the exclusive first rights of publication for a period of 6 months after it has been published on the website. The author retains full copyright of any work published.

We do not accept work that has been previously published elsewhere (or is expected to be published elsewhere), this also includes work published on blogs.

Author’s Information

The author’s name and email address should be typed at the top of the first page with the word count of the story. We also ask the author to include a brief biographical note with their submission (max. 200 words) as a separate attachment, mentioning what it is that makes you an intercultural writer.

Response Time

We will do our best to respond to your submission within six weeks. In busy periods (July/August and December) this could take up to 12 weeks.

Simultaneous Submissions

We accept simultaneous submissions since we want an author to have every opportunity to be published. We do ask that an author inform us immediately when his/her work has been accepted elsewhere.

Format

We only accept electronic submissions in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .txt
Manuscripts should be in 12-point type in one of these fonts: Arial, Cambria, Helvetica or Times New Roman
Manuscripts should be double-spaced with 2.5 cm margins
Manuscript pages should be numbered at the bottom of the page
The title of the story and the author’s name should be visible as a header on all pages

Technical Difficulties

If you have any questions or encounter technical difficulties, please contact us at: editors@cecileswriters.com
Ready to submit? Please fill in the submission form.
We look forward to reading your work.

The 2017/18 CartHorse Fellowship Application

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In 2017, Buran Theatre will celebrate ten years. As we approach this milestone, we are proud to unveil the core program for our second decade.

After ten years of producing work generated by the artistic director, Buran Theatre will transition in our second decade to support and produce theatre/performance-based artists through transformative 2-year process-based fellowships. Utilizing the Buran process developed over the past decade by the artistic director and associate artists, CartHorse Fellows will build, produce and present a new theatre work over two rigorous years of development with the support of the company’s resources and talent.

The fellowship will be an immersive experience for artists who are eager to develop their own process; delve deep into a completely new project; gain/build skills in self-production, marketing, development and administration; build a company/family of collaborators under the auspices of Buran Theatre’s creative and organizational capacity; and a means to expand Buran's mission and ethos to pioneering and under-represented artists.


WHAT THE CARTHOUSE FELLOWSHIP ENTAILS

Working closely with the artistic director and associate artists, the CartHorse Fellow will:
-take on artistic role in producing Buran Theatre’s 2017 10th anniversary production;
-partake in administrative, creative, developmental and production meetings and decisions for the 2017 season;
-have access to Buran company resources (space, talent, funding, etc.);
-receive commissioning fee for new work (at least $250 , but could be larger dependent on funding);
-develop a new work throughout 2017/18;
-receive two-week run of production in 2018 in NYC;
-and potentially to tour to Buran satellite system (Albuquerque/Los Angeles/Kansas City/Minneapolis).

We are looking for:
-playwrights/directors/theatre-makers/choreographers/designers/visual artists/composers who have been told their theatrical vision is too wild, wooly, impossible, colorful, and/or unwieldy to produce;
-artists eager for full immersion in Buran Theatre’s process and resources;
-artists prepared to harness administrative and organizational tools to bolster their creative vision;
-artists who want to create work in an environment ripe with Generosity of Spirit;
-artists who are looking for a life in theatre not particularly a career (although the two are not mutually exclusive, ethos is important here);
-ecstatic truths that eschew dramaturgy;
-stories that need new narrative structures to be told;
-and an inclusive stage that challenges, delights, and represents the incredibly deep cultural, racial, generational and gender diversity of the world we live in.


RESTRICTIONS/REQUIREMENTS
-All submissions will be anonymous. Please do not reference your name or any affiliations, if you do the application will be deemed ineligible.
-Must be in NYC from January 2017 to December 2018***.
-Must be 23 years or older.
-Must not be in school during the 2-year period.
-Knowledge of Buran Theatre’s work and past productions will be helpful in deciding whether this opportunity is right for you. Check out our websites (http://www.burantheatre.com // http://www.adamrburnett.com) and videos (http://www.vimeo.com/burantheatre).

***Artists based in any of our satellites (Los Angeles, Albuquerque, Kansas City, Minneapolis) are encouraged to apply, even if a move to NYC is out of the possibility. As we are building this program, we are eager to explore various options.

TIMELINE
Deadline: May 1, 2016
Semi-finalists announced: August 1, 2016
Semi-finalist project description deadline: September 1, 2016
Finalist interviews in NYC/Public project vote: October 2016
Fellowship awarded: November 2016
Fellowship term: January 1, 2017-December 31, 2018

ADJUDICATION
-Initial applications will be adjudicated by a panel of Buran Theatre associate artists (Lara Thomas Ducey, Los Angeles; Adam R. Burnett, NYC; Erin Phillips, Albuquerque; & Val Smith, Kansas City).
-Semi-finalists will be adjudicated by Buran associate artists and other professional artists from a variety of disciplines.
-Finalists will be adjudicated based on their project proposal by Buran associates, other professional artists, and a democratic vote open to the public via our mailing list and social media.

I AM SOUL - PLAYWRIGHT RESIDENCY

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The I AM SOUL - PLAYWRIGHT RESIDENCY recognizes one Black playwright annually whose work demonstrates exceptional artistic merit and excellence in the field and who has chosen playwriting as a career path.

Deadline May 1, 2016
The selected playwright will receive:


A stipend will be provided to the awarded playwright [this amount is pending funding]


Administrative support: Access to office space, and printing


Artistic support: Dramaturgy, in-house readings, one 29-hour workshop


A workshop production in the 2017-2018 season for five (5) public performances


Two (2) Complimentary tickets to National Black Theatre productions, as well as

additional services and opportunities that NBT has to offer.


Work in partnership with NBT to curate a Playwright’s Workshop and/or

Symposium open for the community to participate in.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Applicants for the residency may not have had more than two plays produced by professional theaters at the time of application or during the residency. These are defined as productions for which the author and primary artists (actors, directors, and creative collaborators) were compensated and received at least three public performances. Ten-minute or one-act plays and university, college, secondary school, amateur, and Equity showcase/waiver productions are not considered full productions.

CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS


The I AM SOUL - PLAYWRIGHT RESIDENCY is available to Black playwrights, 21 years of age or older, who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States.


Students in K-12 educational programs or enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs are not eligible.


The resident playwright commits to spending the 18-month residency period in New York City actively participating in the National Black Theatre community.


The resident playwright commits to completing one full-length work, which will receive a workshop production at the National Black Theatre in the 2017-2018 season.


The residency period begins September 1, 2016 and ends March 31, 2018. All residency requirements must be met during that time.


Work in partnership with NBT to curate a Playwright’s Workshop and/or Symposium open for the community to participate in.


The selected playwright is required to serve on the Selection Committee for the 2016- 2017 I AM SOUL - PLAYWRIGHTS RESIDENCY.


Applicants have to commit to being present and actively participating during the rehearsal process of all workshop opportunities.


Playwrights may not receive more than one residency at NBT through this program.

SELECTION

Applications are screened for eligibility by the National Black Theatre and evaluated by a selection committee of professional theater artists. From that process the committee selects finalist that National Black Theatre’s Chief Executive Officer and Director of Theatre Arts Program will evaluate. The selected finalist get a scheduled interview. Selection is based on artistic potential, commitment and originality. The selection process is guided by the National Black Theatre’s mission statement:


Core Mission:

1. To produce transformational theater that helps to shift the inaccuracy around African Americans' cultural identity by telling authentic stories of Black lifestyle;

2. To use theater arts as a means to educate, enrich, entertain, empower & inform the national conscience around current social issues impacting our communities;

3. To provide a safe space for artists of color to articulate the complexity, beauty & artistic excellence intrinsic in how we experience the world in the domain of acting, directing, producing, designing, play writing and entrepreneurial autonomy.

TO APPLY:

Using the subject line I AM SOUL - PLAYWRIGHTS RESIDENCY email to submit@nationalblacktheatre.org a single document in PDF, containing the following elements, arranged in this sequence:


AN APPLICATION COVER SHEET with the following information presented in clear format:

NAME
COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS
HOME PHONE, OTHER PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
PLAY TITLE
PLAY SYNOPSIS
If you are represented by an agent at that time of applying please make us aware and let us know who that agency is.


A WRITING SAMPLE: One full-length play that is at least 50 pages in length and has been written only by the applicant (no co-written submissions will be accepted). Please identify 20 pages that you would like for the panelist to read.. These pages will be read first by the panelist. The submitted script must be a complete draft that represents your best playwriting. The submitted play should not have the playwrights name attached to it as the committee reads the plays as a blind submission.


A PLAYWRITING RESUME [listing all readings, productions, awards, commissions, etc.]


If Playwright is chosen as a finalist they will be asked to submit a one page single spaced proposal outlining ideas, story and/or subject matter they would want to focus their residency on creating. This must be a NEW play.

Name the application packet file with your last name [Example: application packet sent by Jane Smith = Smith.pdf)

o [lastname].pdf [for PDF files]

Email your application packet by May 1, 2016 at 11:59 pm. No late applications will be accepted.
Receipt of application materials will be confirmed via email.

Dramatists Guild Fellows Program

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2016-17 FELLOWS APPLICATIONS

Applications for the Fellows Program commencing in Fall, 2016 must be received by DGF no later than 5:30pm on April 29, 2016. Please read all of the instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT CHANGES: We have expanded eligibility to include writers who have had one or more professional productions.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants will be eligible for the program with any of the following qualifications: 1.Participation in a graduate program in theatrical writing within the last five years; or 2. Participation in an organized theatrical workshop within the last ten years; or 3. Comparable experience, such as one or more professional productions, and a recommendation by a theater professional or theater educator; or 4. Pertinent, documented practical experience.

All applicants must be residents of New York or the surrounding metropolitan area for the time of their fellowship. Applicants must also be prepared to meet on alternate Monday evenings of every month, and to make themselves available, if possible, to participate in observerships, assistantships, etc. when those opportunities arise.

For questions about applying to the Fellows Program, email applications@dgfund.org.

PLAYWRITING FELLOWS:

Please submit a cover letter answering the following: “Describe an experience in which somebody’s input on your work as a writer affected you”; a resume containing pertinent contact information for you; 20 pages of a script you have written. Please name submission as follows: PlayTitle (for example: Ruined.pdf. The document(s) must be uploaded as a PDF.

MUSICAL THEATER FELLOWS:

If you are applying as a Musical Theater Fellow and you write both music and lyrics, you may apply alone as a “self-contained” writer. Members of collaborative teams must apply together. Collaborative teams with composer and lyricist should also consider applying with their librettist partner, or, at the very least, make their librettist partner available whenever that project is being discussed. Unfortunately, we cannot accept people who write only lyrics or only music or only libretti without a writing partner, as we cannot pair collaborators. The cover letter and materials submitted should make it clear whether you and your collaborator(s) are applying as a team or whether you are applying as a self-contained writer.

Please submit a cover letter; a resume containing pertinent contact information for you; mp3 files of four (4) songs with lyric sheets; a brief description of each song as to its plot placement, a brief synopsis of the musical, and the complete libretto, if one exists. Musical submissions need not be elaborately produced; piano and voice is sufficient. Please note that we can only accept music in the mp3 format. Please label individual songs as follows: MusicalTitleSong# (for example: Ragtime#1.mp3) The other documents must be uploaded as a PDF.

Mixed Blood submission guidelines

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Mixed Blood welcomes submissions of contemporary plays that pursue and realize the company’s mission and aesthetic. Mixed Blood uses theatre to address pluralism, usually manifest in race, culture, language, disability, gender, nationality, affectional orientation, and political worldview. Predictably unpredictable, the theatre particularly invites polyglot plays, scripts from the global stage, and work that advances the art form. We prefer e-submissions. If you think you play might be a good fit for us, please send a query letter, your bio or resume, a brief synopsis, and a 10-page sample of your play to the Mixed Blood Literary Manager.

dtc radio Season 4

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dtc radio is entering its fourth season of original radio plays, and we are looking for playwrights to help us bring stories to life through audio - could it be you?! 

Please fill out the questionnaire by April 29th. 

Feel free to email distilledtheatre@gmail.com with any questions!

*dtc radio is currently located in New York City, San Diego, and Fort Lauderdale. We request applicants only from near these areas so the playwright can be involved in the process.

The Chameleon Theatre Circle's 17th Annual New Play Contest

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Rolling Submission Deadline: April 30, 2016

The Chameleon Theatre Circle (located in the Twin Cities area in Minnesota) is seeking original works that have never been produced. All styles and genres are welcomed (e.g. one-acts, musicals, full length dramas, etc.). The winning plays will be showcased in a concert-format festival in November 2016. All shows submitted will automatically be placed on the slate of shows in consideration for the 2017/2018 season by the Season Planning Committee.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
We are proud to announce that for the 17th consecutive year we are not charging a submission fee! To enter you must complete an entry form, and submit it along with three (3) copies of each script to the address below. We request that copies of the plays be printed double-sided to save on paper, mailing costs, and storage. If you are submitting a musical, also include three (3) copies of a CD of the music.

Do not bind any author identification with your scripts. We will distribute the scripts "blind" to our readers for complete objectivity. Include the show's title on at least the first bound page. Once the winning scripts have been chosen, we will disclose the playwrights' identity to our readers (and the world).

We do not accept plays that have been previously produced. We do accept plays that have had workshops and other readings. Receipt of play(s) will be acknowledged by e-mail only upon request. Scripts are non-returnable.

As in past years, this year's contest will have multiple categories.

TEN-MINUTE PLAYS
Three to five winners will receive $25 each plus a reading at the New Play Festival. All short plays will be entered in this contest. Generally, scripts of about 15 pages or less will fall into this category.

ONE-ACT
One to three winners will receive $50 each plus a reading at the New Play Festival. Any play that can be joined with one or two other shows of similar length to make up a complete evening of theatre will be entered in this contest. Generally, scripts of about 20-60 pages will fall into this category.

FULL-LENGTH
One to two winners will receive $100 plus a reading at the New Play Festival. Any play that can constitute a complete evening of theatre will be entered in this contest. It is important to note that these shows can be one, two, or more acts, as long as it makes up a complete evening of theatre.

MUSICALS
If five or more musicals are submitted, the theatre reserves the right to create a "musical" category. Musicals are defined as any original play using original or rights permitted musical dialogue to further the story and/or the characters. Winners, if any, will be awarded a prize amount based on the length of the musical i.e. full-length, one-act, and 10-minute. In the absence of enough qualifying scripts, or if the theatre determines not to create an additional category, any musical will be entered into the appropriate category as defined above.

THEATRE-FOR-YOUTH
If five or more plays intended for and/or by youth are submitted, the theatre reserves the right to create a "theatre-for-youth" category. Theatre-for-youth plays are defined as any original play intended for young audiences, young participants, or both. Winners, if any, will be awarded a prize amount based on the length of the play i.e. full-length, one-act, and 10-minute. In the absence of enough qualifying scripts, or if the theatre determines not to create an additional category, any theatre-for-youth submission will be entered into the appropriate category as defined above.

OVERALL CONTEST WINNER/AUDIENCE FAVORITE WINNER
At the theatre's discretion, we reserve the right to designate or not designate an "Overall Contest Winner" from any category and an "Audience-Favorite Winner" from any category at the conclusion of the New Play Festival. No additional prize money is awarded, just bragging rights.

Each playwright may submit up to two plays in any combinations. Please submit three (3) copies of each script (and CDs for musicals) and the required entry form(s) by April 30, 2016 (in hand, not postmarked by) to:

The Chameleon Theatre Circle
17th Annual New Play Contest
7287 153rd St W # 240069
Apple Valley, MN 55124

Note: This is a rolling deadline. Any plays submitted after this date will be considered for the following year's contest.

Summer Shorts 2016

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New Script Call for Summer Shorts 2016

It's time for our annual script call for our Summer Shorts production!

PRT is seeking up to 7 new 10-minute plays for the production. We are particularly interested in plays by women and minorities, although scripts from all corners are welcome. The script call runs from March 15th through April 15th.

There is no fee to submit a play; however, if selected, the playwright must become a member of Playwrights' Round Table for a minimum of one season. The baseline membership is free.

Following are the submission guidelines:

• Please send all submissions to submissions@theprt.com.
• Scripts should be properly formatted and submitted electronically in .DOC (MS Word 2003), .DOCX (Word 2007 and later) or .PDF format. Other file types are acceptable, but we may ask you to convert them to a new file type if we can't open them.
• We seek original, previously unproduced works. Plays that have been previously workshopped, or presented as a staged reading, are acceptable. Also, if a play has not been produced in Orlando, we will accept it for consideration.
• Plays must be approximately 10 minutes long, or roughly 10 pages. 
• Please send TWO copies of your script - one with full authorship information, and one "blind" copy, which omits the name (this is the copy our readers will see). Please include the following information on the title page of your main submission: name, e-mail address, contact phone number, city/country of residence, and a brief synopsis of the play. Please also include a resume or CV, in a separate attachment from the play submission. 
• The selected plays will be performed in a small 70-seat black box, so please keep your set requirements very simple. Remember that multiple plays will be presented in one evening, so plays that have minimal tech and set requirements are preferred. 
• Cast sizes should be manageable. More than 4-5 in a 10-minute play is too many. 
• The deadline for consideration for the script call is April 15th, 2016. If you experience difficulty e-mailing scripts or attachments to this address, as a backup, please send them to info@theprt.com.
• The writers of the selected plays will be notified via email, and granted the option of being produced. If the playwright is not currently a PRT Member, they are required to join PRT prior to production for a minimum of one season. If the playwright chooses not to join, the play will be replaced in the lineup. 
• Please submit no more than 2 plays per writer. There is no charge to submit a play. 

These guidelines will also be posted to our main website, www.theprt.com, as well as our Facebook page, if you need to refer back to them. If you have further questions regarding this call, please contact us at info@theprt.com.

We look forward to your submissions. Good luck, everyone!

Open Space Arts Summer Playwright's Festival

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Open Space Arts (Reisterstown, Maryland) is currently seeking submissions for our 8th annual summer show. Our Summer Playwright's Festival will be August 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, and 14th and will feature 6 to 7 original short plays. This year's theme is... TOPSY TURVY. Submissions are open to everyone and there is no limit to the number of plays you can submit.

Plays must be...
- Between 10 to 15 minutes in length (around 8 to 13 pages)
- Inspired by the theme Topsy Turvy
- Suitable for an outdoor stage (no big special effects or lighting requirements)
- Be family friendly
- Looking for plays that involve younger characters (ages 13 to 35)

Plays need to be submitted electronically to openspaceartsmd@gmail.com by April 15th, 2016. Please feel free to direct questions to that email as well.

The Monthly Question. May 2016

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We are now accepting submissions for Lama Theater Company’s Monthly Question! The Monthly Question is a reading series of new and bold writing (short plays/ Monologues/ poems/ Songs) around Lama’s monthly question that will be performed at The Kraine Theater, NYC.

Our Mission: Lama means WHY in Hebrew. The Lama Theater Company is a writer/director-driven, nonprofit company that continually raises questions and encourages bold new writing from within the nation and around the world to inspire different points of view and theatrical visions.

Important dates:

• May 1st - Playwrights/Poets/Song writers submission deadline! Until Midnight, Eastern Time (EST.) 
• May 5th - Announcement of chosen works.
• May 16th - Performance night at 8:30pm in The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street, NYC.) 

Casting the actors on the spot starts at 8pm, show at 8:30pm.

READ BEFORE SUBMITTING!

Scripts must be related to our monthly question.

 
Our May question is:

WHY FOOD?

• What inspires you when you read the question? We are interested in what you are thinking about and how the question might affect the work you do. Gather whatever inspiration the questions give you, and use it to fuel your chosen discipline. The questions are open to many interpretations! 
• When you submit please keep in mind that Lama encourage artistic exploration, provoking and risk-taking writing. 
• Short plays are limited to 8 pages in standard playwriting formats. (You can submit your 10 pages play but please keep in mind that we might ask you to make a few cuts.) 
• Poems/ Monologues are limited to 2 pages. 
• Song samples should be mp3 and no more than 3 minutes. 
• One submission per artist. 
• Only submissions by electronic attachment will be accepted, Microsoft Word document or PDF. 
• Playwrights can be from anywhere, but plays must be in English. 
• Submit a BLIND copy of your script and include a list of characters/descriptions. 
• E-mail your Script/Song/Poem to: lamatheatercompany@gmail.com
• The subject line should include the title of the play. 

Please fill your contact info and the name of your play at our website:

http://www.lamatheatercompany.com/#!the-monthly-question-submission-/c15j0

Any Questions about Lama's monthly question? Please email us lamatheatercompany@gmail.com and we’ll help you out!
For updates and more info about Lama follow our page https://www.facebook.com/lamatheatercompany

Athena Project Festival - Plays In Progress Series

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Athena Project--located in Denver, Colorado--is proud to announce the call for submissions for its Plays In Progress Series (PIP Series). This Series will take place in Denver at a location to be determined over the course of approximately March-April, 2017, as part of a larger arts festival celebrating the voices of female artists. Four new plays will be selected based on a blind submission process and given a dramaturg, director, cast and workshop level production during the Festival. One play from the PIP Series 2017 will be awarded a full production in March of 2018 based on a combination of a panel of judges and audience vote. Scripts are being accepted from March 4-April 15, 2016.

Submission Guidelines are as follows:

1. Playwright must be female and may only submit ONE full-length script.

2. The play must not have ever had a fully mounted production. Prior workshop presentations are accepted, but the script must be a new version since the time of the workshop.

3. Submission must include:

a. Full copy of script (without playwright contact info*)

b. Character breakdown (without playwright contact info*)

c. Short synopsis of script (300 word limit, without playwright contact info*)

d. Resume

e. Cover letter addressing what the playwright would like to accomplish with the workshop presentation and how she heard about the call for submissions

*Contact info must be listed ONLY on resume and cover letter, not on the script or any other documents (submissions will be read blind). All documents should include the Title of the Play, but no playwright contact information.

4. Plays submitted without all supporting materials included will be disqualified.

5. We recommend the playwright be able to travel to the area for rehearsals as needed if selected, and for at least one workshop production performance at their own expense. We will select 4 playwrights to participate in the PIP Series and hope to strike a balance between local and national work. Exact rehearsal and performance schedules will be worked out with the director, dramaturg, and playwright after all plays are selected.

6. Please submit your play via our website at www.AthenaProjectFestival.org
Please contact us via LiteraryManager@AthenaProjectFestival.org if you have any questions about submitting. You will receive a confirmation upon receipt of materials.

Please read the FAQ’s found on the website for more information and details/restrictions on submissions.

Timeline:

Deadline to submit all materials is midnight, April 15, 2016

Four finalists will be selected by September 2016

Directors and Dramaturgs will be selected by November 2016

Casting will be between December-January 2016/17

Rehearsals will begin in February 2017

Plays In Progress Series (part of Athena Project’s Arts Festival) opens approximately March 2017

CALL FOR OTHER ARTISTS’ SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2017 FESTIVAL WILL BE LATER THIS FALL. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFO OR SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTERS FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION.

11th annual One Act Play Festival

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11th annual
One Act Play Festival
July 22 - August 13, 2016

Wave 1: July 22-30th
Wave 2: August 5-13th

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Plays should be original, short one act plays; ideal length 10-15 minutes with 20-minute maximum. Previously produced plays acceptable. Playwrights may submit up to three (3) plays. Comedic, absurd, dramatic, farcical, musical, etc. are all welcome and encouraged for review. Selected plays will be performed at Theatre 82 in Cranston, Rhode Island, on two consecutive weekends between July 22 and August 13, 2016 (more performance details below).

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: All plays must be received by Friday, April 15, 2016. Any plays received or postmarked past April 15th will not be accepted for review. Plays will be reviewed and judged by a panel of community directors and actors on their artistic and technical merits, and collectively decided on whether they are “selected for performance” or “not selected.” Total number of selected plays is TBD, based on factors including number of submissions, length of plays, etc.

SELECTED PLAYS FOR PERFORMANCE: The OAPF Panel will finalize and announce all selected plays for performance by no later than Thursday, May 31, 2016. All playwrights will receive notification of whether their play(s) were accepted or not. By submitting works, playwrights agree to allow Artists’ Exchange to produce their play(s) in the Festival for the public’s entertainment and benefit.

SELECTED PLAYWRIGHTS: Participation is volunteer; no stipends or monetary prizes are awarded to selected playwrights. All monies collected from ticket sales will benefit Artists’ Exchange/Gateways to Change, Inc. and the continuation of the One Act Play Festival for years to come. Selected playwrights will receive complimentary tickets (amount TBD) and recognition in the playbill, including a personal bio and contact information (if provided).

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To Submit: Please send all plays to Artists’ Exchange by physical mail or email and include your contact information and play title(s). Playwrights may only submit up to three (3) plays maximum. Send any questions or communications to Jessica Chace, Festival Artistic Director (contact information below).

By Mail: Attention: One Act Play Festival Submission, Artists’ Exchange, 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI 02910

By Email: In Subject line, please write “One Act Play Festival Submission: [Your Name]” and send to Jessica Chace at jessica.chace@artists-exchange.org.

Submissions for Darkroom 11

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DARKROOM 11: Thursday, May 12 and Friday, May 13, 2016

WHAT IS DARKROOM?
An Arts Party for our audience and artists to benefit the Indie theater community.
Once every two months, selected artists receive 2 nights of free space & tech support to present 10-15 minutes of new material. Audiences receive a free ticket to see the work, meet, talk, and network in a relaxed environment.

Submissions for Darkroom 11 are currently OPEN. Submissions 

Deadline: Monday, April 11, 2016.

How to submit:

-Email NLTPDarkroomSeries@gmail.com

-In the SUBJECT LINE, write [Project Name, Darkroom 11 Submission]

-In the Body, write 2-3 sentences per following question:

1) Who Are You or Who Is The Producing Entity of the Piece

2) Description of the Project: What type of piece is it? Where is it at in development?

3) Why Darkroom? What are you hoping to gain from it?


**The series is open to works of any theme or style, from which A MAXIMUM OF 15 MINUTES will be excerpted for presentation.**