Script Submission
Guidelines
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If your script is selected...
We will contact you to discuss the date. Prior to your own reading
you MUST attend at least one or more Scripteaser readings.
There are no exceptions. (Experience has proven that authors
who understand our process and the format of our discussions
derive the most benefit from their own reading.)
One Week Before Your Reading…
The Moderator assigned to your reading will contact you a week
before your reading. In addition to facilitating the discussion
that follows your reading, this person is an invaluable resource.
Give him or her as much information as possible. Among the items
the Moderator will bring up are:
- Casting - number of roles (women,
men); possible doubling of parts; general age ranges; accents,
etc.
- Discussion
Topics - we follow an
outline of eight discussion items that yields maximum feedback
in the time allotted. The moderator will discuss these with you.
- What are you looking for from
this reading? Is this the play's first public reading, or is
it a re-write? Any particular aspect of the script you are looking
for feedback on? Any specific questions you would like the Moderator
to pose?
- If your full length play does
not follow a traditional structure (i.e., scenes and acts), be
prepared to suggest a point in the script for a 5 - 10 minute
break.
- Cold readings such as ours require
experienced readers. For this reason, we strongly encourage you
to cast your play from among Scripteasers' own actor/readers.
If an unusually large cast is required or if a part calls for
a specific talent, you may ask for that role to be read by an
outside actor.
At this time, you should also
have your script photocopied. You will need a script for each
actor, plus one more for the narrator. Scripts must be securely
bound. We will ask you to leave one script for The Scripteasers
archives. (The playwright is responsible for all expenses in
preparing the scripts.)
On the Night of Your Reading…
Arrive 30 minutes early. If the play has not been cast, the Moderator
will help you or you may select your own actors from those present.
You are welcome (indeed, encouraged) to invite friends to attend.
(If your script is a one-act, we request you and your guests
to remain for any readings that follow. This is a professional
courtesy we extend to all writers.)
During the Discussion…
The playwright may not speak during the discussion. Listen to
the feedback without attempting to defend your work or answer
questions. Make notes on suggestions or about any comments you
don't understand. At the conclusion, the Moderator will offer
you the opportunity to make brief remarks and answer one or two
general questions.
A social hour will follow. (You
are not responsible for refreshments.) Take this opportunity
to mingle with the audience and follow up on comments you didn't
understand or need more information on. Answer specific questions
or provide longer explanations of your play.
Thank You…
These guidelines have helped Scripteasers create exciting play
readings for nearly 60 years. We welcome your submission and
look forward to seeing you at our readings.
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If your script is selected... One Week Before Your Reading…
At this time, you should also have your script photocopied. You will need a script for each actor, plus one more for the narrator. Scripts must be securely bound. We will ask you to leave one script for The Scripteasers archives. (The playwright is responsible for all expenses in preparing the scripts.) On the Night of Your Reading… During the Discussion… A social hour will follow. (You are not responsible for refreshments.) Take this opportunity to mingle with the audience and follow up on comments you didn't understand or need more information on. Answer specific questions or provide longer explanations of your play. Thank You… |
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