Wyoming Arts Council

Call for entries: Riot Act, Inc., New Play Festival

Featured News | February 11, 2015

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From Riot Act, Inc., in Jackson:

Riot Act, Inc. hosts its second annual New Play Festival. Up to four talented finalists will have their plays produced for our 11th Annual Series of Shorts in June 2015.

Winners will be notified no later than March 30, 2015. Judges for this competition include theatre and writing professionals. Auditions will be held in early April after directors are selected for each of the final four plays. Rehearsals will run April through May with performances June 2015.  This is a wonderful opportunity for playwrights to gain valuable feed-back and see their work produced.

Playwrights can take advantage of the expertise and experience generously offered by Off Square Theatre’s Playwriting Lab 47 — a local playwriting class/club. Writers can not only learn more about the craft, but also use the group as a sounding board as they create their plays. Participants present and read scripts in development, with the opportunity to give and receive feedback. No experience necessary. Participants are expected to commit for a minimum of 5 meetings and follow established discussion protocol. Contact Caryn Flanagan for more information: carynflanagan@me.com

Basic Guidelines:

Plays should run 20-30 minutes in total (20-30 pages).

Plays can require no more than six total actors.

Set and prop concepts should be simple and must be easily broken down and moved.

Playwrights must be residents of our community

Plays must have never been previously published or performed

Please visit our website for registration materials, format guidelines and more specific directions.

Deadlines and Submission Fees 

Entries cost $30 each and must be submitted by March 1, 2015.

For any questions please contact riotactplaycomp@earthlink.net or 307-203-9067.

Registration Form – Riot Act New Play Fest Registration Form

Guidelines – New Play Festival Guidelines

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