PlayFest is seeking new full-length plays based on, or inspired by works of classic literature, OR historic events or persons. These events and persons need not be limited to prior to the 21st Century nor need they be completely based in reality. We prefer plays that require six actors or less, and have a particular interest in one-person shows. However, even in the case of one-person shows, we are not looking for history lectures, or museum piece adaptations that are faithful to a fault, but rather dynamic new theatrical versions of classic stories that speak to the contemporary mindset.
We are also seeking new Musicals and Musical adaptations. We will be a little less strict about the cast size, but are only interested in musicals based on or inspired by works of classic literature or historic events and persons.
We are also actively soliciting works by Hispanic authors (or subject matter) for our Hispanic Initiative. Works submitted must be written in English. These works too should be inspired by works of classic literature or historic events and persons.
In order to qualify for PlayFest a play must:
1. NOT have received more than two professional AEA productions
2. NOT have received a Broadway of Off-Broadway production
3. NOT have received Orlando production in current form
4. NOT be published for general distribution
Each year we select around ten new plays to be presented as readings. Two or three of those plays will go on to be developed in workshops during the Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays. Playwrights will receive a stipend, and travel and housing expenses. Some plays may go on to be fully produced as part of a subsequent Orlando Shakespeare Theater season.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES - PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE THESE GUIDELINES!
Submissions MUST include:
Mail submissions to:
Patrick Flick
Director of New Play Development
The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays - PlayFest
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
812 East Rollins Street, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32803
WRITE ON!