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Call for
Scripts
There are no calls for
submissions in effect at this time. |
Compass Theatre produces many new
scripts throughout the year -- works of new and emerging playwrights as
well as those who are experienced and proven but perhaps not yet widely
recognized. We post calls for scripts throughout the year, especially
for Challenge Theatre (local writers only), Resilience of the Spirit festival and QPlays. We
urge playwrights to check back often to see what what's happening. (We try to
get these postings to all the web-based sites that playwrights tend to
go to.)
You are welcome to submit scripts at any
time; but, to be very honest, unless we've expressed a specific need at
the time, the possibility of our producing an unsolicited
script is slim. If it's a script we can't use, you'll probably hear from
us within a few weeks. If we are interested in the possibility of
production, it could take a good deal longer.
Things to keep in mind to meet our needs: (1) Compass is a
49-seat intimate theatre with mere inches separating actors and
audience, so "big" doesn't work; (2) our stage is fairly small and
(depending on the set) has limited or no wing space, and no fly space; (3) we
have no way for elaborate set changes, so sets need to be simple
and changes minimal; (4) we have no facilities for elaborate lighting
effects -- just basics; (5) due to size and economics, we just about
never
cast a play with more than 6 actors (the occasional exception is
probably an established play on which we can count to pull in
larger-than-usual audiences).
When we post calls, they will specify the
address to which to submit those scripts. All other submissions, and any
questions you may have, should be directed to Michael Thomas Tower
(michael@compasstheatre.com) |
