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30 December 13 · Opportunities
Theatre companies and agents are invited to submit scripts to the University of Edinburgh Department of English Literature by 7 February 2014, for consideration for the James Tait Black Prize for Drama 2014. The winner of the £10,000 annual award will be announced in August 2014.
Read with a free account →27 December 13 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Dysthelexi seeking submissions for SundaySurgery (targeted at Dyslexic Writers, fee for participation) – Deadline: None posted (event is 26 Janua
Read with a free account →27 December 13 · Opportunities
Shakespeare in the ‘Burg is pleased to announce our inaugural one-act playwriting competition, in conjunction with our Shakespeare in the ‘Burg theater festival scheduled for April 4-6, 2014, in Middleburg, VA (USA). There are two categories of plays that will be judged: Plays wr
Read with a free account →27 December 13 · Opportunities
In 2014 Unspoken Theatre will host a festival of short new work adapted from classical, traditional, mythological or sacred stories. We invite playwrights to submit short theatre pieces to our Festival of Mythic Shorts by January 16, 2014 for consideration in the festival. Note t
Read with a free account →26 December 13 · Opportunities
Venus Theatre in Maryland, USA is accepting submissions for its 2014 season. What to submit: They prefer two act plays. “All submissions must empower women.” They are seeking dramas or comedies for adult audiences. Submissions must feature no more than 7 actors. How to apply: Ple
Read with a free account →25 December 13 · Opportunities
As we head into 2014, the BBC Writersroom will be modifying its submissions policy. As announced on their blog, the BBC Wrtersroom will continue to accept unsolicited scripts. However, each of the four scriptrooms they are running in 2014 will be focused on a different department
Read with a free account →24 December 13 · Opportunities
Kitchen Dog Theatre is seeking scripts for their 2014 New Works Festival. What you get: Each year, Kitchen Dog Theater selects one original script to receive: A fully staged production (as part of our regular season – a five-week run) Paid travel to Dallas, TX (if necessary) to w
Read with a free account →24 December 13 · Opportunities
StageQ invites you to submit a short play for our ninth annual festival of short queer plays, Queer Shorts 9. Queer Shorts 1 – 8 were sold-out smash hits, and you could be part of the fun during their 2014 playfest. Queer Shorts 9 will be performed June 13-21, 2014 at the Bartell
Read with a free account →23 December 13 · Opportunities
In April 2014, Schreiber’s Shorts: “Beyond Our Backyard” will present an evening of new 10 minute plays that deal with the theme of identity. Examples of this include immigrant experiences, cultural differences and clashes, nationalism and national identity. The goal of the eveni
Read with a free account →20 December 13 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Bush Theatre open to proposals for new plays – Deadline: 20 December 2013 Ghost Dog Productions seeking 10 minute plays – Deadline: 23 December 2
Read with a free account →19 December 13 · Opportunities
Salon:lab 2014 will offer even more opportunities and exposure to writers as they take our writer development programme forward and draw audiences and support from a wider network. After four successful events at the Cockpit and Conway Hall in 2013, they are working towards three
Read with a free account →18 December 13 · Education / Opportunities
In Spring 2014, The Royal Court Theatre will be running two Introduction to Playwriting groups, both of them intended to help playwrights at an early stage of their career to develop their skills. The groups are small in number and are a friendly and supportive environment in whi
Read with a free account →18 December 13 · Opportunities
Squint has put out a call for submissions for their March 2014 performance of Scratchbook: Great Reckonings in Little Rooms. About Squint: Squint create bold, ensemble-driven theatre that explores epic modern themes through visual storytelling. We stage work that asks questions o
Read with a free account →17 December 13 · Opportunities
Theatre Exchange Birmingham is inviting writers to submit extracts for their next scratch showcase at Theatre Absolute Shopfront Theatre in Coventry city centre, taking place on Monday 20th January 2014. What to submit: This is an open brief, however the piece must be intended fo
Read with a free account →13 December 13 · Opportunities / Weekly Round-up
Our weekly round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Trinity College London International Playwriting Competition accepting entries of one-act plays for young people (Fee required) – Deadline: 13 De
Read with a free account →13 December 13 · Opportunities
Ideastap has opened up its quarterly Editor’s Brief to submissions on the theme of LOVE. The brief: “You can’t buy it. It’s all you need. But where is it? And can you feel it tonight? We’re talking, of course, about LOVE. From Shakespeare’s sonnets to the bromantic oeuvre of Seth
Read with a free account →12 December 13 · Jobs
New Writing South is seeking a Creative Learning Manager (maternity cover) for a part-time freelance contract (Equivalent of 3 days per week) £23,000 a year (pro-rata.) New Writing South is the new writing development agency for the south-east region, supporting all kinds of crea
Read with a free account →12 December 13 · Events
Theatre503 will be holding their Writer’s Christmas Party next Tuesday 17 December 2013. This will give you the chance to see their holiday double bill – BORIS AND SERGEY’S VAUDEVILLIAN ADVENTURE and MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF SOHO, with time for drinking and socialising between
Read this article →11 December 13 · Opportunities
The 2014 Papatango New Writing Prize in association with the Finborough Theatre is now open for submissions until midnight 31 March 2014. What to submit: Papatango are not prescriptive in the plays they consider, asking only that they have never before been professionally perform
Read with a free account →10 December 13 · Opportunities
Quids In Theatre Company, a professional theatre company in Aberdeen are putting together their programme for Lunchbox Theatre, held on the last Saturday of every month for 2014. What to submit: A one act play lasting 40 min- 1 hour with 4 or less characters. How to apply: Plays
Read with a free account →10 December 13 · Opportunities
Theatre503 has launched a prestigious new Playwriting Award, which will be open to submissions in February 2014. About the award: First prize of £6000 and guaranteed full production at Theatre503. All UK submissions become eligible for the next 503 Five Writer Residencies. The aw
Read with a free account →09 December 13 · Inspiration / Writing Advice
99U posted this insight from Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin’s interview with the Sydney Morning Herald. Discussing his writing process both as a scriptwriter and a novelist, Martin says there are two distinct approaches to telling a story: There are architects and gard
Read this article →06 December 13 · Opportunities / Uncategorized
Our weekly round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date). Pokfulham Rd Productions seeking playwright for collaboration (fluent Korean required) – No deadline posted Bubble and Squeak Collective seeking
Read with a free account →05 December 13 · Opportunities
Short plays are sought for ObamAmerica, a festival of new writing to be produced at Theatre503 in London. Over Here Theatre Company is seeking submissions of fifteen minute plays for ObamAmerica, a festival of new writing to be produced at Theatre503 in London in the spring of 20
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