CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS: Open Call For Submissions!
Category: Writing and Poetry

Urban Echoes Entertainment is pleased to announce the launching of the Urban Classic Theatre Series! This new series will feature modern stage classics by contemporary playwrights the world over, with plays that continue the rich cultural legacy started by such masters as Lorraine Hansberry, Alice Childress, Ntozake Shange, and August Wilson, and we are currently seeking manuscripts for its inaugural season. We prefer original works that have not been read or performed publicly, but we are open to all scripts at any stage of development.

We are looking for original full-length (up to 110 minutes), one- and two-act plays with no more than eight characters and minimal production needs. We will consider comedies, dramas, musicals, and gospel plays. One-person shows will not be considered at this time.

The Urban Classic Theatre Series will make its debut in October 2008. Our focus is on identifying character-driven pieces that transition easily to the stage, and we look forward to working with all the talented playwrights who will provide works for the series in the years to come.Please include the following with your submission:

- A copy of the most up-to-date version of your script
- A synopsis of your play not exceeding one page (the synopsis need not cover every point, but rather serve as an outline of the plot)
- Character breakdown (including genders and ages)
- A complete production history of the play
- Your resume, including all applicable contact info

Submissions can be delivered via postal mail or email.

Mail scripts to:
Urban Echoes Entertainment
P.O. Box 61494
Durham, NC 27715

(If you would like your materials returned to you, please include an SASE of sufficient size and postage)

Email scripts to:
Info@UrbanEchoes.net

(If emailing your submission, please combine all materials together into one MS Word document and not separate files)

For more info, contact us at Info@UrbanEchoes.net.

Yale University Press and Yale Repertory Theatre are joining forces in a new venture to support emerging playwrights. They will jointly sponsor a major new playwriting competition,The Yale Drama Series. The winner of the annual competition will be awarded the David C. Horn Prize of $10,000, publication of his/her manuscript by Yale University Press, and a staged reading at Yale Rep. In addition, Yale Rep may exercise its right to option the play for a professional production. The Yale Drama Series and David C. Horn Prize are funded by generous support from the David Charles Horn Foundation.

Deadline: 15 Aug 2006

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee serves as first judge of The Yale Drama Series. His appointment extends two years; he will select winners for the 2006 and 2007 competitions. Future judges of the series will include both distinguished playwrights and directors.

Submissions for the 2007 Competition must be postmarked no earlier than July 15, 2006 and no later than August 15, 2006. See Guidelines for Submission below for precise information regarding your entry.

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COMPETITION RULES

Yale University Press and Yale Repertory Theatre are seeking submissions for a major new playwriting competition, The Yale Drama Series. The winner of this annual competition will be awarded the David C. Horn Prize of $10,000, publication of his/her manuscript by Yale University Press, and a staged reading at Yale Rep. In addition, Yale Rep may exercise its right to option the play for a professional production. The winning play will be selected by series judge Edward Albee.

Submissions must be original, full-length plays – translations, musicals, one-acts and children’s plays are not accepted. Writers who have had plays published in book form are not eligible. Playwrights may win the competition only once.

There is no application form. Please follow guidelines available at the above web address in preparing your manuscript.