id Theater announces they are now accepting submissions for 2011 Seven Devils Playwrights Conference which will take place in McCall, Idaho in June of 2011. The new deadline will be November 15, 2010.

We experienced a significant increase in submissions for the 2010 Conference and while we were thrilled with the level of interest in the Conference, it caused us to re-examine our entire submission process. In order to keep our commitment to read every script from cover-to-cover and hold on to the quality of readers that we have come to expect, while retaining our low five dollar submission fee we have determined that we must give our readers and ourselves the time necessary to do the job well. Please visit the submission page on our website: http://idtheater.org/7devils/submit.php for specific information about the submission process.

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“Variations Theatre Group, a nonprofit theater, invites one-act play submissions for its  two-week Harvest Festival, to be held in a beautiful theater in New York City in the second week of November, 2010. A participating playwright should bring his/her own cast. There is no submission fee, but a participation fee is charged like in other festivals, for theater rental, advertisement, and technical support. A best play will be chosen and a prize will be awarded. Submissions should be made electronically before October 1, 2010  to harvest@variationstheatregroup.com. Visit our website http://www.variationstheatregroup.com/ for full details.”

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I don’t know how closely you all have been following what’s been going on with the miners down in Chile but I’ve been completely blown away by them and what’s going on down there and by their extraordinary spirit and heart. Last night Addie showed me this quote from a newspaper about the rescue team trying to create an entertainment program to help get them through this without losing their fucking minds, “Establishing a daily and nightly routine is important, the minister said, adding that having fun also will be critical. The rescue team is creating an entertainment program “that includes singing, games of movement, playing cards. We want them to record songs, to make videos, to create works of theater for the family” and it got me thinking that I want to send them a bunch of plays from all of us. You are some of my favorite people and artists out there and I know you’re all insanely busy but I think this could be a way of helping out and sending our love, thoughts and support to them.  So if you have the time and are interested my thought was to try to have everybody write a ten minutetish short play in Spanish and try to collect them all by next Friday and I will print them and with some help get them down there.  I know some of us unfortunately don’t speak or write fluently in Spanish so I was also wondering for us non Spanish speakers if any of you fluent rockstars would be willing to help out in translating some of the plays as well?  When you get a sec let me know and I know this isn’t a lot but I thought it was something and in the end I think this what theatre’s all about, sitting in the dark and listening to stories – especially when you need them most.  Again I’d love to get this off by next Friday cause obviously time’s a huge issue for them and I know that’s not long but again I’d so love it if you guys would help me do this.  Please let me know if you have any questions. 

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The chosen piece will be given a full reading in the Schaeberle Theater at Pace University in lower Manhattan, with actors chosen from the musical theater student body. There will be a two week rehearsal period starting Wednesday, January 5, 2011 with 8 performances starting January 18 and ending January 23, 2011.

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING (If you would like your submissions returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application):

• CD or mp3 files of three songs with sheet music (lead sheets are acceptable)
• A brief description of each song as to its plot placement
• A brief synopsis of the musical including time period and number of scene locations
• A character breakdown including age, sex, approximate vocal part and a short description of each character.
• Biographical information for each composer, lyricist & book writer. (Please include address/phone number/email)

SEND YOUR PACKAGE TO:
Robert Meffe
Pace New Musicals
c/o Pace University Department of Performing Arts
41 Park Row, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10038

or if submitting electronically: pacenewmusicals@gmail.com

If submitting electronically, please send files in Adobe pdf format, Microsoft Word format or Finale files up to Finale 2010.

Deadline: October 8, 2010

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please submit 3 songs only. If you send us a full recording, we will only listen to the first 3 songs.
• Submissions do not need to be produced in a studio. We are looking for talent and potential, not how well something is produced.
• You will be notified by October 31, 2010 if you have been selected to present your musical.
• Please include copyright clearances if they are necessary.  Works cannot be considered without these.
• If the piece is currently under option, please submit a letter from the option holder giving permission for entry.

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Applications for the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop can be downloaded at http://e2ma.net/go/8428214262/2928809/96244481/3825/goto:http:/www.bmi.com/genres/entry/534241, or requested by emailing theatre@bmi.com. Applications should include: Composer: Three (3) contrasting compositions on CD, up-tempo, comedy song, ballad. Please include copy of score that includes lyrics.

Lyricist: Three (3) contrasting lyrics – up-tempo, comedy song, ballad.

Composer/Lyricist: Three (3) contrasting songs on CD – up-tempo, comedy song, ballad. Please include copy of score that includes lyrics.

Please send completed applications to:

Jean Banks BMI  – 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007-0030

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The Ma-Yi Writers is currently seeking submissions for membership.  We plan to review submission materials now through the end of the summer, and invite new members to join us starting in September 2010.  

Currently led by Co-Directors Qui Nguyen and Lloyd Suh, the Lab is a professional peer-based workshop in permanent residence with Ma-Yi Theater Company, designed to nurture, develop and produce Asian American playwrights in New York.

Submit an application.

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In accepting the position, Mr. Guare remarked: 

“In a few short years, the Yale Drama Series has asserted itself as the preeminent playwriting contest in the English speaking world.  This annual event has become a playwright’s dream… 

Are there guidelines?  What are we looking for?  Diaghilev said it best. When Jean Cocteau asked the great impresario what he wanted, Diaghilev simply replied ‘Astonish me’.  Don’t worry.  Sometimes the simplest truths can be the most astonishing.  And then again – not. The Foundation and Yale’s goal is to uncover and give new voices to the theater.  We welcome all entries to this celebration of the playwright.”

The winner of the Yale Drama Series – given annually to an emerging playwright — is awarded a prize of $10,000, publication of the play by the Yale University Press, and a reading at the Yale Repertory Theatre. The David C. Horn Foundation funds the annual international playwriting competition.

Submissions for the 2011 Yale Drama Series competition must be postmarked no earlier than June 1, 2010 and no later than August 15, 2010.  The competition is open to any original, unpublished, and unproduced full-length play in English.  For complete contest rules, please visit www.dchornfoundation.org/.

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BMI has announced that the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Librettists Workshop is now accepting applications for membership. This unique writing program is dedicated to the development and discovery of bookwriters for the musical theatre. The deadline for applicants is May 15. The application can be downloaded at http://bit.ly/dwmeZd .

The Workshop’s goal is to clarify the special techniques of writing for the musical stage. BMI fully sponsors the Workshop; there is no cost to participating writers. Most members of the Librettists Workshop are accomplished playwrights, but some join the Workshop after experience in screenwriting, journalism, or other literary disciplines. The Workshop has become a springboard for new works, a resource for new collaborations, and a talent pool known throughout the theatrical industry.

Broadway Literary Manager and scriptwriter Nancy Golladay serves as Librettist Workshop Moderator. Members meet weekly to present work in progress and to participate in peer discussion. Golladay has also created a number of innovative programs where Librettist members work on short-term projects with members of BMI’s songwriting workshops to promote collaboration and networking among the groups. Occasional guest lecturers visit the Workshop to discuss other aspects of the theatre business. Participants learn musical theatre skills both through moderated critiques and from the examples shown by the group’s senior members.

To apply to the Librettists Workshop, writers must submit samples of their work with a résumé and completed application form by May 15. In addition to bmi.com, application forms and information may be obtained by contacting: 

Jean Banks, Senior Director, Musical Theatre, BMI
320 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019 

EBE Ensemble is accepting submissions for their fourth annual new one-act play festival, Elephants on Parade 2011.

Between three and six plays will be selected for the festival, which will run for two or three weeks in April 2011 in New York City. Selected playwrights will receive a small stipend, be invited to participate in an audience talkback, and be featured in an online interview series surrounding the festival.

Submission Guidelines:

      • One-Act plays, less than 25 minutes in length.

      • Only electronic (emailed) submissions will be accepted.

      • Playwrights may submit up to 2 plays for consideration. Both plays should be attached to the same email message.

      • Plays may not have received their New York premiere (though readings, workshops, non-professional school productions, or productions outside of the New York metro area are allowed).

      • Plays may have no more than 6 characters, and no more than 1 character may be outside of the ages of 16-35. 

In addition to the play, all submissions should include:

      • Full contact information (email, phone, and mailing address) in the body of the email.

      • A writing resume (any other artistic resumes may also be included) attached.

      • A brief synopsis (less than 150 words) in the body of the email.

      • A complete scenic and character breakdown, including ages and any special requirements, in the body of the email.

      • All submissions must be received by July 31, but earlier submissions are encouraged. Selected playwrights will be notified by September 1. 

To submit, please send all requested materials in PDF, DOC, or RTF format to literary@ebeensemble.com. 

Submissions cannot be considered for the festival until all required materials have been received.

For more information, please visit www.ebeensemble.com or email info@ebeensemble.com.

Applications will be accepted between June 1 and June 30. The necessary form and information are available at http://www.fredebbfoundation.org/ The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a lyricist, composer, or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success. The award is meant to encourage and support aspiring songwriters to create new works for the musical theatre. The prize includes a $50,000 award.

The applicant, either a composer/lyricist or composer/lyricist team, must meet at least one of the following requirements: 

1. Work by the applicant has been produced on stage or in workshop.
2. At least one song by the applicant has been published, recorded, or performed professionally.
3. Applicant is or has been a member of a professional musical theater workshop or a musical theater development program.
4. Applicant has not yet achieved significant commercial success. 

Applications for the 2010 Fred Ebb Award will be accepted from June 1 through June 30, 2010.  Required materials are: 

1. A CD of up to four songs for one or more musical theater pieces, with typewritten lyrics and a description of the dramatic context for each song.
2. A completed application form. 

The application form, along with detailed guidelines and information, are available at www.fredebbfoundation.org. Applications should be mailed to:

Fred Ebb Award
Roundabout Theatre, 231 West 39^th Street
Suite 1200
New York, New York 10018.  

The winner will be selected in the Fall of 2010.