New Musicals Sought for 2010 ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop with Stephen Schwartz in Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles. 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 February 2, 3, 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2010, at 7:00 p.M. Sharp, at Disney Feature Animation Studio Lot in Burbank, CA.

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 Quincy Jones, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, David Zippel, Jason Alexander and Marilyn Bergman.

Writers interested in applying for participation in The ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in Los Angeles 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 (one page or less).
• Biographical information for each composer, lyricist & book writer
(Please include contact information for each collaborator: address /
phone number / email).

Send complete submission package to:

Michael A. Kerker
ASCAP
7920 W. Sunset Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Attn: Disney Musical Theatre Workshop

Deadline: All submissions must be received by Wednesday, December 30, 2009.

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 into the workshop will be contacted by January, 10, 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 323-833-1000.

The ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in Los Angeles 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.

About The ASCAP Foundation
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

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