Playwrights Local received over 50 submissions for its 2016 Open Call. This free process involved having all scripts read by at least two volunteer responders, with finalists being read by at least three. Among the many excellent scripts we received, the following were chosen. We are pleased to announce these selections for our Fall 2016/Spring 2017 programs. *2ND ANNUAL CLEVELAND PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL* Staged Readings November 4-6, 2016 at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland David Hansen: *The Way I Danced With You* Lisa Beth Allen: *Have a Heart* Eric James Dahl: *Make House* Luke Brett: *Sad Martha* Find complete info on this event--including our free Saturday afternoon workshops--at the link below. http://playwrightslocal.org/2nd-annual-cleveland-playwrights-festival/ *2017 PLAY LAB* Development and staged readings January - April 2017 at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland Logan Cutler Smith: *The Panther Dancer* Simone Barros: *Twice Told Tales* Mary Wilkinson and Deb Dyer: *The Unexpected Advocate* We’d also like to thank all of this year’s readers: Jaclyn Cifranic Dale Heinen Les Hunter Brandon Isner Arwen Mitchell Peter Roth Joshua Smalley Greg Smith David Todd We’re looking forward to a great 2016/2017! -- Playwrights Local http://playwrightslocal.org/