Southern Rep Calls for Play Submissions For The SOUTHERN REP NEW PLAY RIOT by 10/1

Southern Rep calls on Southern writers to submit bold new ten minute plays for the SOUTHERN REP NEW PLAY RIOT by October 1, 2009 for readings, production or broadcast during the 2009/10 Season. As New Orleans' premiere professional theatre, Southern Rep continues its mission of finding, developing and producing outstanding original theatre with the RIOT. The competition-based NEW PLAY RIOT promises to showcase the new work of some of the Southern Gulf Coast's most exciting playwrights, both established and emerging.

The NEW PLAY RIOT will be a focal point of the SOUTHERN REP NEW PLAY BACCHANAL, three weeks of mind-expanding and fun workshops, readings, and theatrical explorations in January 2010. One winner will be produced as the curtain-raiser for the final production of Southern Rep's season, THE PIANO TEACHER, while another will enjoy a special broadcast on this year's new play-partner WWNO/KTLN Radio, New Orleans' local NPR affiliate.

Playwrights should go to www.southernrep.com for the NEW PLAY RIOT guidelines. The RIOT competition is open to playwrights native to or a resident of The Gulf Coast South, defined as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas. Deadline for submissions is October 1, 2009 at midnight. Electronic submissions only. Questions and submissions should be sent via email only to newplayriot@southernrep.com.

With this new Season, Southern Rep enjoys its 23rd triumphant year of developing and producing bold new plays, providing SRT's audience with professional theatre of the highest artistic quality and achievement, and establishing a creative working environment that nurtures theatre professionals. As New Orleans' premiere professional theatre, Southern Rep strives to use the artistry of theatre to enlighten, educate, and entertain audiences, and aims to extend that service through educational and outreach programs.

SOUTHERN REP NEW PLAY BACCHANAL

Seeking Gulf Coast South writers for NEW PLAY RIOT

THE IDEA

As New Orleans' premiere professional theatre, Southern Rep continues its mission of finding, developing, and producing outstanding original theatre with the SOUTHERN REP NEW PLAY RIOT. The RIOT promises to showcase the new work of some of the Southern Gulf Coast's most exciting playwrights, both established and emerging. We call on writers to submit bold, new ten-minute plays by October 1, 2009, for readings, production, or broadcast.
THE NITTY GRITTY

All submitted plays will be read at least twice by members of Southern Rep's New Play Reading Committee. Six plays will be chosen (one winner and two finalists in each category) to be read as part of SOUTHERN REP'S NEW PLAY BACCHANAL, January 13 - 31, 2010. Readings will have 2-3 rehearsals with local directors. Plus, the RIOT winners will receive other benefits (see below). Finalists and winners will be announced by early January 2010. Submissions will receive an email response, however, individual critiques cannot be given. All submissions will be read blind. Final selections will be made by Aimée Hayes, Southern Rep's Artistic Director. For more on Southern Rep, check out www.southernrep.com.
There are two categories: "Stage Riot" and "Radio Riot"
STAGE RIOT

The winner of SOUTHERN REP'S STAGE RIOT will receive:

A reading of his/her play as part of SOUTHERN REP'S NEW PLAY BACCHANAL
A full SRT production paired with Julia Cho's The Piano Teacher, May 19 - June 13, 2010
Honorarium of $250
Travel to opening night in May 2010

Two finalists will also be chosen and will receive:

A reading of his/her play as part of SOUTHERN REP'S NEW PLAY BACCHANAL
Honorarium of $50

STAGE RIOT CRITERIA:

Length: 10-15 pages
Ideal Running Time: 10 minutes
Type of Material: All except musicals. However, a piano will be available
Actor Requirements: Same actors cast for THE PIANO TEACHER
One female (mid-20s to mid-30s), One older female (grandmother type), One male (mid-20s to mid-30s)
Multiple roles okay
Color-blind casting

RADIO RIOT

The winner of SOUTHERN REP'S RADIO RIOT will receive:

A reading of his/her play as part of SOUTHERN REP'S NEW PLAY BACCHANAL
Broadcast on WWNO/KTNO Radio (New Orleans' NPR affiliate). Date, TBA
Honorarium of $150

Two finalists will also be chosen and will each receive:

A reading of his/her play as part of SOUTHERN REP'S NEW PLAY BACCHANAL
Honorarium of $50

RADIO RIOT CRITERIA:

Length: 10-15 pages
Ideal Running Time: 10 minutes
Type of Material: All except musicals
Must be appropriate for public broadcast in theme, language, and content
Need not be a "radio play." Stage directions may be read
Actor Requirements: Unlimited number of characters
SRT reserves the right to double cast

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Riotously easy:

Playwright Prerequisite: Must be native to or resident of the Gulf Coast South, defined as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas
Submission Deadline: Midnight, October 1, 2009
Number of Submissions: Playwright may submit for both categories, once per category
New Plays Only: No full-scale, professional productions prior to submission. Plays that have received workshops, readings, or non-professional productions are eligible
Copyright: Playwright responsible for legal clearance of materials not in the public domain
Only electronic submission: In an effort to keep the environment happy, and hopefully our playwrights, too
Email to newplayriot@southernrep.com
PDF/doc/RTF format only; a paper copy may be requested later by Southern Rep
The play and inclusions must be in one file: Play, Synopsis, Bio/Resume
No phone or email inquiries in regards to the status of your submission(s), please

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES

Not-so-riotous realities:

Correctly Formatted Plays
Front Page Only: Playwright's name, contact address, phone number, and email address
Script: 8 1/2 x 11" paper, 1" margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, 1 1/2 line spacing
Script Pages: page numbers & play title only to facilitate blind reading
Breakdown Page (after front page) containing:
Characters
Setting
Brief Story Synopsis of one line to one paragraph
Brief Playwright Bio or Resume

THE FINE PRINT

Playwright must agree to:

Publicity & Promotion: Southern Rep reserves the right to use the play's title, author's name, and submitted synopsis in all publicity and promotions
Award Acknowledgement Stipulation: For any subsequent production or publication of the winning manuscript (or versions thereof), the author agrees to indicate in a footnote or the Playbill that the script was first produced (as a reading, if applicable) and named winner/finalist (as applicable) of the 2009-2010 Southern Rep New Play Riot

 

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