New Musicals Sought for ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop with Stephen Schwartz in New York

As part of its continuing commitment to nurture new American musicals, The ASCAP Foundation is seeking new musicals for the annual ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in New York. Serving once more as artistic director for the workshop is Oscar and Grammy-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz whose credits include the Broadway smash Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, the Walt Disney films Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the Dreamworks' film The Prince of Egypt. The workshop will take place April 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2010, at 7:00 p.M. Sharp, at ASCAP, 5th Floor, One Lincoln Plaza (Broadway between 63rd and 64th Streets) in New York.

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to present selections from their original works in progress for professional critique. Each session will feature prominent guests from all aspects of musical theatre, including producers, directors, critics, performers and composers. Past panelists have included Lynn Ahrens (Tony Award-winning lyricist: Ragtime); Stephen Flaherty (Tony Award-winning composer: Ragtime); Sheldon Harnick (Tony Award-winning lyricist: Fiddler on the Roof); Mark Hollmann (Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist: Urinetown); Rupert Holmes (Tony Award-winning librettist and composer/lyricist: Drood); and Joseph Stein (Tony Award-winning librettist: Fiddler on the Roof).

Writers interested in applying for participation in The ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in New York should submit the following:

·A CD of four (4) songs with lyric sheets
·A brief description of each song as to its plot placement
·A brief synopsis of the musical
·Biographical information for each composer, lyricist & book writer
·Contact information for each collaborator (email address / phone number / mailing address)

Send complete submission package to:
Michael A. Kerker
ASCAP/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop
ASCAP
7920 W. Sunset Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90046

(NOTE: WHILE THE WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE IN NEW YORK, SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT TO ASCAP'S LOS ANGELES OFFICE)

DEADLINE: Submissions must be received at ASCAP by Friday, February 26th, 2010.

PLEASE NOTE:
1) Submit 4 songs only. If you send us a full recording, we will only listen to the first 4 songs.
2) Submissions do not need to be produced in a studio. We are looking for talent and potential, not production values.
3) If your musical is selected, you will need to present 50 consecutive minutes from the musical at the workshop. The 50-minute selection must include book and songs.
4) Those who have been accepted to present material in the workshop will receive a phone call by Friday, March 19th, 2010.
5) Those who will be invited to audit the workshop will receive an email invitation.
6) Please do not call to ask if you have been selected.

Space is limited. Submissions will not be returned.

For further information, please call Michael Kerker at 212-621-6264.

The ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in New York is part of an ongoing series of workshops sponsored by The ASCAP Foundation to nurture new American musicals. The workshops are free of charge and are open to everyone, regardless of performing right affiliation.

Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. Included in these are songwriting workshops, grants, scholarships, awards, recognition and community outreach programs, and public service projects for senior composers and lyricists. The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States. www.ascapfoundation.org

Photo credit: Stephen Schwartz

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