<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;text-align:center"><b>Attention Playwrights!<br>TALESPINNER CHILDREN'S THEATRE<br></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;text-align:center"><b>Call for Scripts for<br></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;text-align:center"><b>PLAYground 2016</b><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><br>Talespinner Children's Theatre (TCT), located at 5209 Detroit Ave., in Cleveland, announces a CALL FOR SCRIPTS for its new program PLAYground, a new plays for children workshop, premiering in July of 2016. <br><span class=""><br> PLAYground is an exciting new
program that showcases new works for children by Cleveland-area writers
during this two-week intensive workshop in July of 2016. Writers (using
local directors, and actors age 16 and up) will be given one week's
rehearsal to showcase their works in true workshop fashion, book in
hand, and one weekend to perform that workshop for the public, complete
with audience talk-backs following performance. During the week, they
are given full use of the TCT rehearsal space, stage, and access to
puppets, props, and costumes.<br> <br> PLAYground gives Cleveland-area
writers a chance to put their work up on its feet, to help provide
development of ideas, and exposure to the public. Pl<span class="">ays submitted to PLAYground may be considered for future, full-stage production by TCT.<br> <br> WHAT:<br>
PLAYground gives local writers a chance to develop their work in a
professional environment, with support from TCT. After a week's
rehearsal, the workshop piece will be presented to the public in two
performances over one weekend.<br> <br> HOW:<br> TCT will provide
directors, stage managers, and actors--age 16 and up, rehearsal and
performance space, their prop and puppet stock, and costumes.
PLAYground will also be fully marketed as part of TCT's 2016
programming.<br> <br> WHEN:<br> PLAYground runs (including rehearsals)
from July 2nd through July 17th. Performances take place Saturdays,
July 9th & 16th, and Sundays, July 10th & 17th. Each play will
get two performances, and fully moderated talk-backs.<br> <br> CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:<br> Deadline: March 1, 2016<br>
Submit: A preliminary script, with a list of characters, and a
synopsis. It is understood that re-writes will happen between
acceptance and rehearsals, but any major changes must be approved by
TCT, as the work accepted must be recognizable by beginning of the
program. All major changes to character must be completed by April 15th
so that casting can begin at that time. Please make sure that your name
and contact information--including email--is printed clearly on the
front page of the submission. Submissions not clearly labeled will not
be considered.<br> <br> Criteria: <br> <br> Writers must be based in
the Cleveland area. Out of state or out of region submissions will not
be accepted for this program. (Please feel free to contact TCT at the
email address below if you would like to know if your area is included.)<br>
<br>Scripts must be an adaptation of, or based on, an international
folktale, faerie tale, mythology, or work from another discipline (ie.
ballet, opera, orchestra, literature.)<br> <br>All materials on which
work is based must be in the public domain. Scripts will not be
considered if they are based on materials that hold current copyright.<br>
<br>All materials on which work is based must be noted for reference.
(ie: "this work is based on the German folktale, Ashputel.") <br>
<br>Writers should be willing to work collaboratively with TCT and the
artists involved in the program, and be available for all rehearsals and
performances in the program. <br> <br>Submitting writers can not have had a full production in any TCT producing season.<br>
<br>Folksongs or appropriate music can be included, but orchestration
and instrumentation must all be able to be produced vocally, or with
alternate, available, creative instruments. All musical works must be in the public domain. TCT does not use
pre-recorded materials. Musical direction will not be provided, and
links to source music must be provided by writer.<br> <br>Scripts can be no longer than 45 pages.<br> <br> Where to submit:<br> <br> Electronic copy (preferred):<br> <br><span> Please send a word or pdf document to: talespinnerchildrenstheatr</span><span class=""></span><a href="mailto:e@gmail.com">e@gmail.com</a> with "PLAYground Script Submission" in the subject header.<br> <br> Paper copy:<br> <br> Please send a clearly printed copy to:<br> Talespinner Children's Theatre<br> 5209 Detroit Ave.<br> Cleveland, OH 44102<br> Attn: PLAYground<br> <br> TCT will endeavor to make all play selections by March 15, 2016, and you will be notified by email.</span></span><br><br clear="all"></div><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><div dir="ltr">Alison Garrigan<br>
<i>Executive Artistic Director</i>, <br><b>Talespinner Children's Theatre</b><br></div><b></b></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br></div><div><b>Next up on the TCT stage: Prince Ivan & the Firebird, Nov. 28 - Dec. 20</b><br><br></div><div><i><font size="2"><b>TCT's Exciting 2015 Season!<br></b></font></i></div><div><i><font size="2"><b>Rosalynde & the Falcon March 28 - April 19<br></b></font></i></div><div><i><font size="2"><b>The Silent Princess June 6 - 28<br></b></font></i></div><div><i><font size="2"><b>Finn McCool September 19 - October 11<br></b></font></i></div><div><i><font size="2"><b>Prince Ivan & the Firebird November 28 - December 20<br><br></b></font></i></div><div><br>For more information, or to make reservations, visit TCT's website<br></div><i></i><div><div><a href="http://talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org" target="_blank">talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org</a><div style="width:16px;height:16px;display:inline-block"> </div></div>
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