Florida Theatrical Association Accepting Entries for Second Annual New Musical Discovery Series

Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) announces the Second Annual New Musical Discovery Series - a showcase for new musicals to be presented September 8-10, 2017, at The MEZZ and The Abbey in downtown Orlando - and call for entries.

Aspiring writers from around the country are encouraged to submit new works to be reviewed by a panel of theatre professionals, including renowned directors, writers, producers and performers. The panel will select two works to receive a staged reading, and one additional work to have a workshop presented featuring local directors and talent. The Discovery Series will also include talkbacks for students and audiences with the playwrights and directors.

"We are eagerly anticipating a whole New Group of entries this year, after receiving such an impressive number of high caliber submissions in 2016," said FTA Education Director Kenny Howard. "In fact, we are currently working with the writing team from one of last year's selected works to produce a fully realized version of the show - a tradition we hope to continue!"

Florida Theatrical Association developed the New Musical Series as part of its education and theatre mission in Orlando and throughout the state of Florida.

The deadline to submit musicals for consideration is June 1, 2017. Entries must include a full script as well as basic recordings of at least six songs from the musical. Full submission guidelines and more information can be found atwww.FloridaTheatrical.org.

Florida Theatrical Association is the non-profit presenter of Broadway in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Florida Theatrical Association strives in its mission to educate and develop new theatre audiences while encouraging and preserving the presentation of touring Broadway theatre. Since 1989 Florida Theatrical Association has presented over 1,000 Broadway performances and distributed over $1.5 million in scholarships and grants to arts organizations across the state of Florida. For more information, visit FloridaTheatrical.org .