Pace U Announces Open Submissions For 'Pace New Musicals

The Musical Theater Program at Pace University is currently accepting submissions of new musical theater works for a series of performances at Pace University in January 2011. Last year's musical was QUANAH written by Larry Gatlin and Tony Dodge. 
The chosen piece will be given a full reading in the Schaeberle Theater at Pace University in lower Manhattan, with actors chosen from the musical theater student body. There will be a two week rehearsal period starting Wednesday, January 5, 2011 with 8 performances starting January 18 and ending January 23, 2011.

Because of the short rehearsal time, we are looking for completed scores and scripts. Pace New Musicals will provide the space, the performers, a stage manager, a light board and light operator, and a director and music director. If there is already a director and/or music director attached to the project and wants to continue that association, then it is up to the creators whether or not to use them for this reading.

Our objective is to nurture the creation of new musical theater in New York City and to provide an invaluable educational opportunity to our students to work directly with top professionals in the field.

The Musical Theater Program at Pace University started in 2002 with six majors and has grown to a fully accredited BFA program in Music Theater with one hundred majors. Under the guidance of its founder, Amy Rogers and music director, Robert Meffe, the program is preparing the next generation of Broadway performers.

Dates:
January 5-23, 2011
Time:
TBA
Location:
Schaeberle Theater at Pace University
41 Park Row, 10th Floor (across from City Hall Park)
New York, NY 10038

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING (If you would like your submissions returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application):
· CD or mp3 files of three songs with sheet music (lead sheets are acceptable)

· A brief description of each song as to its plot placement

· A brief synopsis of the musical including time period and number of scene locations

· A character breakdown including age, sex, approximate vocal part and a short description of each character.

· Biographical information for each composer, lyricist & book writer. (Please include address/phone number/email)

SEND YOUR PACKAGE TO:
Robert Meffe
Pace New Musicals
c/o Pace University Department of Performing Arts
41 Park Row, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10038
or if submitting electronically: pacenewmusicals@gmail.com
If submitting electronically, please send files in Adobe pdf format, Microsoft Word format or Finale files up to Finale 2010.
Deadline: October 8, 2010

PLEASE NOTE:
· Please submit 3 songs only. If you send us a full recording, we will only listen to the first 3 songs.

· Submissions do not need to be produced in a studio. We are looking for talent and potential, not how well something is produced.

· You will be notified by October 31, 2010 if you have been selected to present your musical.

· Please include copyright clearances if they are necessary. Works cannot be considered without these.

· If the piece is currently under option, please submit a letter from the option holder giving permission for entry.

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