Announcements The Chameleon Theatre Circle 11th Annual NEW PLAY CONTEST
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The Chameleon Theatre Circle announces its 11th Annual NEW PLAY CONTEST
Contact Information: Jim Vogel The Chameleon Theatre Circle E-mail:
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Rolling Submission Deadline: May 31, 2010 The Chameleon Theatre Circle (Twin Cities area in Minnesota) is seeking original works that have never been produced. All styles and genres are welcomed (i.e. one-acts, musicals, full length dramas, etc.). The winning plays will be showcased in a concert-format festival in September 2010. All shows submitted will automatically be placed on the slate of shows in consideration for the 2011/2012 season by the Season Planning Committee. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES We are proud to announce that for the 11th consecutive year we are not charging a submission fee! We ask that you complete an entry form, which can be found on our Web site atwww.chameleontheatre.org/ We do not accept plays that have been previously produced. We do accept plays that have had workshops and other readings. Receipt of play(s) will be acknowledged only by request by e-mail. Scripts are non-returnable. Like last year, this year’s contest will have multiple categories: TEN-MINUTE PLAYS Three to five winners will receive $25 each plus a reading at the New Play Festival. All short plays will be entered in this contest. Generally, scripts of about 15 pages or less will fall into this category. ONE-ACTS One to two winners will receive $50 each plus a reading at the New Play Festival. Any play that can be joined with one or two other shows of similar length to make up a complete evening of theatre will be entered in this contest. Generally, scripts of about 20-60 pages will fall into this category. FULL-LENGTH One winner will receive $100 plus a reading at the New Play Festival. Any play that can constitute a complete evening of theatre will be entered in this contest. It is important to note that these shows can be one, two, or more acts, as long as it makes up a complete evening of theatre. MUSICALS If more than five musicals are submitted, the theatre reserves the right to create a “musical” category. Musicals are defined as any original play using original or rights permitted musical dialogue to further the story and/or the characters. In the absence of enough qualifying scripts, or if the theatre determines not to create an additional category, any musical will be entered into the appropriate category as defined above. THEATRE-FOR-YOUTH If more than five plays intended for and/or by youth are submitted, the theatre reserves the right to create a “theatre-for-youth” category. Theatre-For-Youth plays are defined as any original play intended for young audiences, young participants, or both. In the absence of enough qualifying scripts, or if the theatre determines not to create an additional category, any theatre for youth submission will be entered into the appropriate category as defined above. OVERALL CONTEST WINNER/AUDIENCE FAVORITE WINNER At the theatre’s discretion, we reserve the right to designate or not designate an “Overall Contest Winner” from any category and an “Audience-Favorite Winner” from any category at the conclusion of the New Play Festival. No additional prize money is awarded, just bragging rights. Each playwright may submit up to two plays in any of these combinations:
Please submit three (3) copies of each script by May 31, 2010 (in hand, not postmarked by) to: The Chameleon Theatre Circle 11th Annual New Play Contest www.chameleontheatre.org *Note: This is a rolling deadline. Any plays submitted after this date will be considered for the following year’s contest. Chameleon has produced 21 original plays over the course of 11 seasons! Several past winners have been produced by The Chameleon Theatre Circle:
Chameleon has also produced these original plays:
Incorporated on January 9, 1998, The Chameleon Theatre Circle continues to succeed in accomplishing the company’s mission of providing an engaging and complete experience to their audience through growth and development of all participants in a nurturing and unified environment. Now in their twelfth season, Chameleon is currently producing their 69th production, Eurydice. The company has produced ten world premieres, including Monsters in America, an original play written by the company, and a collection of seven plays written by seven playwrights performed in one production. The Chameleon Theatre Circle’s production of Hair was also featured on PBS. # # # #
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