<html><head></head><body><div class="yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">WUAL: Seeking Playwrights and Creative Writers for Performance Competition</span></b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b> (Please share with your actors, performing artists, students, creative writers)</b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><br></b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Seeking playwrights / creative writers for special, inspirational “Miracles, Magic and Makeovers” project.</b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><b> </b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="font-size: 11pt;">Rationale: </b><font size="2">Watch the local and national news. Read the Internet. The media do not seem to address solutions to problems the community and country continue to face. The media seem to perpetuate and exacerbate society’s negative issues by broadcasting and magnifying society’s “uglies.”</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font size="2">There is growing evidence that community members and the general public seem to be tired, agitated and frustrated with the conditions. However, they do not seem to know what to do or how to counteract the negative energies and be able to contribute what they can to effect positive change within themselves, their families and neighborhood.</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font size="2">“A Brand New WUAL Day! Miracles, Magic and Makeovers” attempts to provide the higher level non-traditional thinking, principles and practices individuals can use to make such change.</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font size="2"> </font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font size="2">Wake Up and Live’s Actors’ Studio (WUAL) is launching its “Miracles, Magic and Makeovers” project and inviting playwrights / creative writers to submit 7 - 10-minute inspirational scenarios to be performed in various venues.</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font size="2"> </font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><font size="2">Submissions should:</font></b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">1.<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: New;"> </span>Address the Concept: Turn Your Life into One of Joy Health, Wealth and Happiness<i>!</i></font></p><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> </font><span style="font-size: small;">(What story is character telling?)</span></div><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">2.<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: New;"> </span> Scenarios should have only 1 – 3 characters.</font></p><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">3.<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: New;"> </span>Be suitable to be presented on “Wake Up And Live With the Arts” YouTube show and / or on stage, and / or in </font></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> </font><span style="font-size: small;">workshops.</span></div><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">4.<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: New;"> </span>Be inspirational and uplifting. </font></p><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">5.<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: New;"> </span>Depict challenges or conflicts the character/s is facing, overcoming, or has overcome which allow him/her to now </font></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> </font><span style="font-size: small;">live an enlightened life </span><span style="font-size: small;">on a higher level.</span></div><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">6.<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: New;"> </span>Suggested Universal principles and practices to address Wellness issues:</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> . Physical, Mental, Emotional and / or Spiritual health</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> . Family and other other relationships (love, work, social, toxicity)</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> . Abuse (Domestic, Addictions, Employment, Elder, Etc.)</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> . Financial and Material</font></p><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">7.<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: New;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41);">Offer a non-traditional, thought-provoking approach to answers and problem-solving strategies to address </span></font></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41);"><font size="2" style="background-color: inherit;"> life changes.</font></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><span style="color: rgb(29, 33, 41);"><font size="2" style="background-color: inherit;">8. Typed in current, standard play writing format.</font></span></div><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><b><font size="2"> </font></b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><font size="2">Selected entries:</font></b></p><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">1.<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: New;"> </span>If selected, scenarios will be performed on “Wake Up And Live With the Arts” and in live performance and </font></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> workshops.</font></div><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">2.<span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: New;"> </span>Stipend will be received from net proceeds of live performances. </font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2">3. $12.00 Entry fee required.</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> Mail checks: 19333 Van Aken Blvd.</font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;"><font size="2"> Shaker Hts, OH 44122<b></b></font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font size="2"><b> </b><b style="">Submission Deadline: Oct. 11, 2019</b></font></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style=""><font size="2">Questions: <a href="mailto:wakeupandlives@gmail.com" style="color: blue; text-decoration-line: underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wakeupandlives@gmail.com</a></font></b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"> </span></b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><b>A</b><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">bout Sue Johnson . . .</span></b><b style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></b></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Sue produces, directs and hosts “Wake Up And Live With the Arts” YouTube show which celebrates and showcases the diversity of performing and cultural artists. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Sue’s professional acting credits include appearances in Cleveland area theatres, including co-starring with Leon Bibb in A.R. Gurney’s <i>Love Letters</i>. She has directed <i>My Big Fat Dysfunctional Office, </i>by Gary Webster, a commissioned play, numerous "PlayActs" Performances, staged readings and full productions, including Vickie Williams, “Commemorative,” and producing “Black and Blue Rhapsody,” by Richard Asbury.</span></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><br></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Sue Johnson, SAG/AFTRA</span></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Director, WUAL</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Producer, “Wake Up and Live With the Arts”</span></p><p class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784ydpfac4d5a7MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:wakeuupandlives@gmail.com" style="color: blue; text-decoration-line: underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212);">wakeuupandlives@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wakeupandlives.com/" class="ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683ydp1f9eabdfyiv5506680784enhancr_card_9037516558 ydp53add8fcyiv2236838683enhancr_card_9721559285 enhancr_card_0212034236" style="color: blue; text-decoration-line: underline;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(25, 106, 212);">www.wakeupandlives.com</span></a></span><div><br></div><div><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"></div></div><br></div></div></body></html>