Pace University Announces Open Submissions for "Pace New Musicals"

September 21, 2011

This item from Samuella Becker, media relations

The Musical Theater Program at Pace University, which embraces the development of new musicals as part of its mission, is currently accepting submissions of new musical theater works for a series of performances at Pace University in January 2012.

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 Tuesday, January 3, 2012 with seven performances starting January 18 and ending January 22, 2012.

Because of the short rehearsal time, completed scores and scripts are requested. Pace New Musicals will provide the space, the performers, a stage manager, a light board and light operator, and a director and music director.  If there is already a director and/or music director attached to the project and wants to continue that association, then it is up to the creators whether or not to use them for this reading.

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 2011.

Deadline: October 7, 2011

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 15, 2011 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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Indie Theater Now is Up and Running

August 24, 2011

Indie Theater Now launched at the beginning of the month and the reception has been better than we ever anticipated.  Here are some to the highlights:

  • Launched with The FringeNYC Collection, featuring plays from 15 years of the New York International Fringe Festival
  • Opened with 110 plays published
  • Coming soon -  The 9/11 10th Anniversary Remembrance Collection
  • Signed agreements for 35 more plays (keep checking often as we’ll be adding these within a very short time.
  • The very special offer: 25 plays for $12.99 will expire in just 4 days
  • Want to learn how we curate, visit the Indie Theater Blog

If you find Indie Theater Now of interest, register your email  — there’s no charge and we’ll keep you up to date on new additions.

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T. Schreiber Studio Presents the 2012 New Works Project

August 24, 2011

This item from Barb Kielhofer, Producing Director

The T. Schreiber Studio New Works Project is committed to supporting the development of new plays in a safe and nurturing environment-one that serves the playwright and enriches the T. Schreiber Studio community as a whole. The studio provides the playwright access to the expertise of experienced theatre professionals, sophisticated and well trained actors, and a supportive, interactive, audience. In, the New Works Project, T. Schreiber will develop new theatrical productions through a series of staged readings and collaborative refinement, culminating in a professional workshop production. The goal is to foster and elevate writers’ work to its fullest potential.

The winning play will receive two staged readings, in Winter and Spring, 2012, performed by T. Schreiber Studio actors. To further develop the play, audience feedback is solicited and the production staff of T. Schreiber will work directly with the playwright to refine the production.  The New Works project culminates in a workshop production of the winning play for a short run in  July 2012.  There will be no cash prize provided for the selected play.  However, the developmental assistance provided for the selected playwright is invaluable.

Guidelines:

  • Submission deadline: October 1st, 2011.
  • Submission must be full-length in any genre.
  • Plays may not have received a full-scale, professional production prior to submission.
  • Playwrights with past production experience are especially encouraged to submit new work.
  • Productions should be developed for the stage, not other media: e.g. screenplays or teleplays submitted as theatrical plays.
  • One script per author.
  • There is NO submission fee for the New Works Project.
  • Plays should be between 90 minutes and 2 hours in length.
  • Do not send more than the materials requested below. No incomplete submissions will be accepted. We do NOT return script or treatment submissions.

    • Phase I: Submit a two page maximum treatment of the play including title, character breakdown (please include age range and gender), and brief story synopsis. Also include 5 pages of consecutive sample dialogue. Playwrights should also include a one page bio and resume including contact information. All abstracts and dialogue samples will be read. From these, selected manuscripts will be solicited for Phase II by November 1st, 2011.

    Due to the expected high volume of submissions, no materials will be returned to playwrights. Do not send a manuscript with or instead of the abstract. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be read. Paper copies must be mailed to T. Schreiber studio at the address listed below.

    Phase II: All manuscripts that have been solicited for Phase II will be read and reviewed by the selection committee. Manuscripts should be neatly typed, securely bound and have the playwright’s name, contact address and phone number clearly visible on the front page. No unsolicited manuscripts.

    Send treatment, sample dialogue and resume to:

    T. Schreiber Studio
    c/o New Works Project
    151 W. 26th Street, 7th Floor
    New York, NY 10001

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Tony Asaro & David Johnston & American Lyric Theatre

August 24, 2011

I must confess I knew little about American Lyric Theatre until a few days ago when I learned that two of our playwrights were reporting in about that development program.  Here first from Tony Asaro co-author of Our Country:

I couldn’t be happier about my most recent writing news:  I HAVE A COMMISSION!  

A commission is an original piece of artwork completed by an artist at the request of and paid for by a client. 

As you know, last year, I participated as a librettist in American Lyric Theatre‘s Composer/Librettist Development Program.  The program trains people to write contemporary opera.  I spent the year learning how to write opera.  Only 8 writers were accepted to the program.  This was a big departure for me–opera is very different from musical theatre.  But with the patience of the faculty and of my composer collaborators, it eventually started to click!

Both of my collaborations went well, but one in particular stood out: All Wounds Bleed written with composer Christopher Cerrone, a wunderkind who in his mid-20s has already had major commissions and works performed at Carnegie Hall.

Because of our success with All Wounds Bleed, Chris and I have been asked back to the CLDP as return resident artists.  ALT wants us to write a full-length opera!  Once the story we choose is approved, ALT will finance the development of the piece which includes further advising with the ALT faculty, underlying rights optioning, developmental readings, and even money for the writers!!!

And from David Johnston who penned The Eumenides – a retelling of the Oresteia:

I’ve been chosen as one of the eight new resident artists for the American Lyric Theater’s Composer Librettist Development Program. This will start in September and go until next June, with presentations at some cool places (like Symphony Space) and workshops with some amazing opera and theater people.

Congrats to both and I know we’ll be hearing more as the year progresses.

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Indie Theater Now Launches

August 7, 2011

At 3pm today, The New York Theatre Experience, Inc., (the non-profit corporation that brings you nytheatre.com, nyte small press, the nytheatrecast and more) launches its most ambitious project to date – indie theater now.

Indie Theater Now is the digital theater library for the 21st century.  It is the place on the web where you will find the newest and most extensive group of plays by indie playwrights.  You can browse the site and the many plays and playwrights, read bios, excerpts from the plays and much more. And for ONLY $1.29 (subscriptions available that lower the price) you can purchase a play to read.

Want to produce the play? Want to talk to the playwright about other work? Contact information is available with each play. And you can always write to us – feedback@indietheaternow.com

Check out our brand new blog. And let me know what you think of this new project.

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Perfect gift for the grad

June 22, 2011

I have always felt that our anthologies are the perfect gift for the graduate.  If they have just finished high school and are entering college with an interest in theatre, our books give a sampling of so many of the kinds of theatre being made and offer a glimpse into the work of so many playwrights.  We’ve published 174 to date.

If they are done with college and possibly pursuing a theatrical career in any manner, our books offer hundreds of monologues for auditions or scene work – tailored to the individual taste of the reader.

And now that we have branched out into ebooks, there is even more choice.  Check out our books and those available on kindle and nook and give a thoughtful gift to your favorite graduate.

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Plays and Playwrights 2011 Now a Nook

June 13, 2011

Our latest book is now available your favorite way.  Buy the print version and curl up on the sofa for a hilarious read of Jason S. Grossman’s Love Me.  Or download to your kindle or your pc or mobile phone and read a bit, work a bit all the way through til the surprise twist at the end of Amy E. Witting’s G.I. Joe Jared, Based on One Really Bad Date.  And now you can get your copy from Barnes and Noble’s Nook store to read on your nook, or via any of the apps for other devices and you’ll just adore Tim Errickson’s Endless Summer Nights.

That’s only three of the eight plays. The other five are well worth your checking out – Fault Lines by Rebecca Louise Miller and Post Modern Living by Richard Sheinmel and Clay Zambo PLUS Manuel Igrejas’ Hassan and Sylvia and West Lethargy by Stephen Kaliski  — and don’t forget Floradita, My Love by Javierantionio Gonzalez. 

Each and everyone is a great read – and an ever greater production. And so many ways to buy the book.

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Swing Space: Open Call for Applications

June 11, 2011

This item from Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

LMCC is now accepting applications for the 2012 Swing Space residency program, providing studio space at Building 110: LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island, and rehearsal space at The Vaults at 14 Wall Street.

Application Deadline: Thursday, July 28, 2011, 5PM
Residency Dates + Locations

LMCC is currently accepting applications for Swing Space placement during 2012.

Visual Arts – Studio Space at Building 110: Residencies will take place in two five-month sessions between March – July 2012 and August – December 2012.

Performing Arts – Rehearsal Space in the Vaults: Residencies will take place in one of four staggered, overlapping six-month sessions between January – June 2012, March – August 2012, May – October 2012, and July – December 2012.

Swing Space is a project-based residency program that places visual and performing artists and arts groups in space for the development and presentation of new projects. Since its launch in 2005, Swing Space has placed over a thousand artists in more than 20 different locations throughout Lower Manhattan and on Governors Island all generously provided by the Downtown real estate community and LMCC’s programming partners. Swing Space is designed to address short-term space needs for a wide range of projects, and to encourage creative, experimental and collaborative approaches to artistic practice in unconventional spaces. More information about Swing Space including complete Application Guidelines is available on our website.

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Tony Asaro in San Francisco

June 11, 2011

Our Country by Tony Asaro & Dan Collins will have 2 performances in San Francisco.  Here’s what Tony wrote:

OUR COUNTRY: in Concert

Shotwell Studios in the Mission District.

3252-A 19th St. – on the corner of Shotwell and 19th st.

JUNE 24th (Pride weekend!)

TWO performances: 7:30 and 9:30

Tickets are $20.

To purchase tickets, click here.

For questions, call 415-289-2000.

Seating is VERY limited.  Shotwell only has about 60 seats, so get your tickets RIGHT AWAY!  That said, we want a packed house, so get the word out to your friends and family!

Relentlessly putting it out there BI-COASTALLY now!

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PUBLIC THEATER NEWS! Emerging Writers Group Now Accepting Applications

June 11, 2011

This item from Candi Adams, publicist

The Public Theater will now accept applications for the2013 Emerging Writers Group through Wednesday, August 31, 2011. As part of The Public Theater’s “The Public Goes Green Initiative”, applications for the fourth cycle of the Emerging Writers Group will be accepted via email for the first time, as well as by mail and delivery as in previous years. Through an open application process, The Public Theater will select 10 up-and-coming playwrights to join the Emerging Writers Group from January 2012 through December 2013.  

This year also marks the first time that applicants will apply for the newly expanded two-year cycle. The Emerging Writers Group is an ongoing two-year program that targets playwrights at the earliest stages of their careers and nurtures their artistic growth by providing necessary resources and support. Time Warner is the founding sponsor of The Public Writers Initiative.

Each emerging writer receives a two-year fellowship at The Public which includes a $6,000 stipend; participation in a bi-weekly writers group led by Literary Manager Liz Frankel and The Public’s Literary Department; master classes with established playwrights; career development advice and artistic support from acclaimed writers and Public artistic staff; complimentary tickets to Public shows and supplemental stipends for productions at other theaters; and a reading of their work in the Emerging Writers Group Evening of Excerpts and Spotlight Series.

For a complete list of eligibility requirements and application guidelines for 2013 Emerging Writers Group, please visit http://www.publictheater.org/content/view/88/155/. The deadline to receive all application materials is August 31, 2011.

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