Call for Submissions – January 5 – January 30 2015<\/p>\n
An international festival of new 10-minute plays<\/p>\n
10 Plays! 10 Actors! 10 By 10!<\/p>\n
The 10 very best plays submitted will showcase on The ArtsCenter’s Main-Stage Theater July 10-26<\/p>\n
The Submissions:
\nPlease email new, original 10-minute plays with minimal set requirements to artscenterstage{at}artscenterlive{dot}org.
\nPlays that have had no prior productions or limited prior productions are preferred.
\nMusical submissions with little or no accompaniment are accepted.
\nPlays that have been published are not accepted.
\nMonologues are not accepted.<\/p>\n
New Submission Request:
\nStarting this year, for 10 By 10, ArtsCenter Stage is interested in presenting thought-provoking plays that highlight current social, political, and ethical issues. Plays that are socially and\/or culturally significant and that speak to the whole of society are our interest. We are seeking politically progressive plays that: look at social and\/or economic problems and challenges; explore possibilities of social transformation; and, reflect the concerns and interests of communities or which explore the importance of community. We are also welcoming scripts that experiment with form and seek new ways of seeing and new ways of experiencing theatrical performance. Submitted plays may be humorous or serious or any where in between.<\/p>\n
Some thoughts to help determine whether your play falls within our parameters of consideration:<\/p>\n
Play addresses issues that create barriers to social justice or dramatizes a social injustice:
\n\u2022 Supports life and dignity of the human person
\n\u2022 Influences attitudes of tolerance between and within racial groups
\n\u2022 Fosters new understanding and builds respect for cultural differences and identity
\n\u2022 Supports creative approaches to addressing issues of social justice\/injustice
\n\u2022 Demonstrates the performing arts as a powerful tool and community resource for facilitating civic engagement and advancing social change
\n\u2022 Makes the audience bear witnesses to social injustice
\n\u2022 Inspires others to action against a social injustice
\n\u2022 Proposes solutions for social injustice
\n\u2022 Raises awareness of a little recognized social injustice or argues on behalf of an ignored human right<\/p>\n
Playwrights may submit up to 2 scripts.
\nSubmit one email for each script.
\nWhen submitting two scripts, two separate emails must be sent.
\nDo not zip the files.
\nEmail Contents:
\nThe subject line is the title of the play followed by the words 10 By 10 submission. (Example subject line: Fighting Mr. Right – 10 By 10 Submission).
\nThe BODY of the email MUST include the title of the play and the playwright\u2019s full contact information including playwright\u2019s name, mailing address, phone(s), and email.
\nDO NOT attach contact information.
\nAttach script in standard format in Word or PDF with cast and set requirements.
\nThere must be NO contact information on the script itself. Scripts that contain contact information will not be considered for submission.
\nContact information found on a script will disqualify that play from consideration.
\nSubmission Dates:
\nJanuary 5, 2015- January 30, 2015
\nPlays will not be accepted before January 5, 2015.
\nPlays will not be accepted after January 30, 2015, 5:00PM EST.
\nNotifications:
\nWe will notify the semi-finalists by email and will post those titles on our website.
\nWe will notify the 10 finalists by email and will post those titles on our website.
\nWe cannot respond to each individual playwright.
\nWe will announce the final 10 plays by May 29, 2015.
\nThe Award:
\nPlaywrights receive an award of $100. Playwrights who attend our playwright gala on July 18, 2015 will also receive an additional $100 travel stipend.
\nThe Space:
\nOur main-stage theatre is a 355-seat house with basic lighting and sound capabilities.
\nThe Producer:
\nArtsCenter Stage will provide directors, actors, designers, and technical crew for the festival. The directors will contact the playwrights at the beginning of the rehearsal process. For more information about The ArtsCenter, please visit our website: www{dot}artscenterlive{dot}org.
\nThe Dates:
\nJuly 10-26, 2015, Fridays-Sundays, Playwright Gala Saturday, July 18, 2015
\nThe Production:
\nThe ten plays will be presented together as an evening of theatre. All ten shows run each night and are performed by an ensemble of five men and five women. Participating playwrights are invited to attend the Playwrights Gala on July 18, 2015 which includes an overnight stay at a local hotel.
\nIf you have questions, please contact Jeri Lynn Schulke at artscenterstage{at}artscenterlive{dot}org
\nWe\u2019re looking forward to reading your work!
\nJeri Lynn Schulke
\nArtistic Director
\nArtsCenter Stage
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