Action Theatre Project play submission

We are a young reading series interested in risk-taking, action-oriented theater. ATP likes plays with strong plots that are driven by characters with strong points of view and brave emotions. Our readings often feature live music or DJs and are always booked under a single theme. Past themes include "Dysfunction," "Learning Curves," "Eerie Things," and "Solo" shows. To date we have produced six events, all at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn. (Our under-construction website, www.actiontheaterproject.org, will soon have details on all of these past events.)

This May, Action Theater will celebrate its First Birthday, and to celebrate, we are looking for brand new plays and writers to contribute to the series. We are looking for self-contained theater pieces, between 15-20 minutes in length. Plays should be sent as Word documents or PDFs; text should be in a readable, reasonably sized font (e.g. Times New Roman, 12 pt). A brief cover letter including your name, phone number, and email address should be included in your email. Special attention will be given to plays with birthday/anniversary/themes of aging, but honestly: we will read whatever you send us. And we will read everything.

Plays selected will be produced either as part of May's Action Theater or as part of an upcoming event. Note that while we cannot compensate you monetarily (the series is done on a completely volunteer basis), we will offer support throughout all stages of the production process, put your name on some fancily-designed postcards, and shout your praises throughout our community network of actors, writers, directors, and theatergoers. Writers in the New York area who are able to attend rehearsals and the reading will most benefit from the process -- we will welcome your input.

Emailed submissions only, please. Thanks for your interest!
Job Start Date 5/1/2007 Job End Date 5/1/2008
Company Action Theater Project Address New York, NY 10027 US

Contact
Meghan Deans
actiontheaterproject@gmail.com