Company seeks scripts for ast Village Chronicles, a festival of new one-act plays inspired by the diverse population, culture, and history of the Lower East Side.
Now in its 30th season, Obie Award-winning Metropolitan Playhouse is accepting submissions for its 17th presentation of East Village Chronicles, a festival of new one-act plays inspired by the diverse population, culture, and history of Manhattan's Lower East Side. There is an honorarium of $100 for each script accepted for production.
Plays must pertain specifically, even if not exclusively, to the character, reputation, and/or history of the East Village and/or Lower East Side neighborhoods of Manhattan. Creative responses to this broad theme are encouraged, but plays that do not address the neighborhood's history and/or character will not be considered.
Scripts must be received by January 21, 2022.
Chosen scripts will be announced by March 15, 2022.
Emailed submissions are highly preferred, and should be sent to Amanda Vincenti at EVC17@metropolitanplayhouse.org.
Emailed scripts must be in PDF format.
Please ensure pages are numbered, and please include the following:
A cover sheet, with playwright's name and contact information.
A production history, if any.
Running time should be from 10 to 30 minutes.
Artistic Staff
Plays will be directed by directors engaged by Metropolitan Playhouse.
Directors will have final say in casting of each play; however, playwrights' suggestions and input are greatly appreciated.
Any questions may be directed to Amanda Vincenti by email at: EVC17@metropolitanplayhouse.org or the theatre's main phone: 212-995-8410.
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