“Thank you so much for everything! We really appreciate your trusting us with your beautiful space and your encouragement. We can’t wait to work with you again!”
Melissa Denizard & Vanessa Poggioli - Co-Producers
1, 2, 3, Go! Festival
“Just wanted to write and say thank you again for hosting my play EVERYBODY DIES in your space.
It was really lovely to be part of your festival. You have a wonderful theatre and your festivals provide such a good opportunity for young playwrights like me. I hope we can work together again soon!”
Molly Rydzel - Playwright, Actor, Producer of EVERYBODY DIES
“Thanks for a great run of CHARGED last week. I really appreciated your professionalism, positive vibe, and yes, your meticulously clean theater! It really made the run smooth and stress-free!”
Jennifer Ostrega- Playwright, Actor, Producer of CHARGED
THE NEW YORK AMAZING PLAY FESTIVAL
April 29 - June 12, 2009
Manhattan Repertory Theatre is now accepting play production submissions
for THE NEW YORK AMAZING PLAY FESTIVAL.
Submission information and Festival rules and guidelines are below.
THE NEW YORK AMAZING PLAY FESTIVAL
RULES AND GUIDELINES
MANHATTAN REPERTORY THEATRE WILL PROVIDE FOR EACH PRODUCTION:
41 seat theatre space for 3 performances (can be extended if there is demand.)
2 - 2 hour Tech/Dress rehearsals in the theatre
Free Promotional support:
(Web flyers. Web site support. E-mail marketing.)
Theatre production consultation
Reservation Service, House management and Box Office
THEATRE INCLUDES:
An 8 dimmer lighting board with 14 instruments
A 6 speaker surround sound systems with a monster sub woofer
(The best sound in any Off Off Broadway theatre in town)
A 5 CD changer with support for IPOD and Laptop
2 dressing rooms
EACH PRODUCTION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Casting the production
Directing the production
Stage Manager and or Board Op to work lights and sound
Outside rehearsal space
Program design and copies of their program
All other miscellaneous production costs – costumes, props, etc.
Inviting friends and family. etc. etc. (Although, there is NO number requirement.)
Each production must secure and/or pay for the rights for any published or copyrighted play where applicable.
A copy of the documentation of the payment of rights must be given to Manhattan Repertory Theatre within 14 days after acceptance into the festival.
If you are applying with a published or copyrighted play,
please contact the publisher or author to see if the rights to do the play in Manhattan are available and affordable BEFORE you apply.
PRODUCTION CRITERIA
All participants must be NON-UNION
NO EQUITY SHOWCASES
There is NO PAY
Plays only please. DO NOT SUBMIT MUSICALS
Productions must run 120 minutes or less with simple sets which can be easily struck.
NO NUDITY.
NO SMOKING in the play!
No LIGHTING OF ANYTHING! (Candles, cigarettes, etc.)
No FURNITURE is to be brought into the theatre for any reason.
We supply more than enough stock furniture for any show.
THEATRE GUIDELINES
Participants must keep space clean and organized and treat fellow artists with respect.
Any unruly participants will be immediately terminated from the Festival.
Any intentional damage to the theatre caused by a production will result in immediate termination of their entire production.
TICKET PRICE
Ticket price will be $20.00
(All ticket sales will go to Manhattan Repertory Theatre.)
COMP POLICY
INDUSTRY COMPS
We comp ALL Ross Report Casting Directors and Agents with business cards.
We comp Broadway and Off Broadway Producers with business cards.
We comp reviewers from established papers and web sites with business cards who are reviewing the play.
We do not comp individuals who have production companies.
(Everybody has a production company.)
We do not comp independent filmmakers. (Everyone is an independent filmmaker nowadays.)
We do not comp Photographers.
PERSONAL COMPS
There are NO personal comps.
SECURITY/CLEANING/CANCELLATION DEPOSIT
If accepted, in order to confirm your dates, your production team leader must sign our security/cleaning/cancellation deposit contract, and mail it in with a $250.00 REFUNDABLE security/cleaning/cancellation deposit which will be returned if your show is presented and if there is no damage to the theatre created by your team or excess mess left behind. The refundable security deposit will be returned within one week after your show closes, and often on the night your show closes.
VIDEOTAPING
There is no videotaping during live performances due to complaints from audience members. (Our theatre is only 41 seats.)
All videotaping must be done during your dress rehearsal.
TO SUBMIT:
Play production submissions must include:
the complete play,
the synopsis of the play,
the running time,
set and lighting requirements,
the play's production history (if it has been produced before),
A PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS
and a $25 non-refundable submission processing fee.
Production team leaders should send all of the above to:
Manhattan Repertory Theatre,
303 W. 42nd St. Suite 308
New York, NY 10036
by February 9, 2009.
Please makes checks payable to: Manhattan Repertory Theatre.
Applicants will be notified by February 17, 2009 by e-mail as to their acceptance.
Please know that scripts will NOT be returned.
Upon acceptance a $250.00 REFUNDABLE theatre/cancellation deposit will be required which will be returned within a week after your show closes. This deposit will NOT be refunded if any cleaning costs, or damages incur to Manhattan Repertory Theatre during your performance week by you or any member of your creative team . Also, after your acceptance, your deposit will NOT be refunded if you cancel your show from the festival for any reason .
If you have any questions about THE NEW YORK AMAZING PLAY FESTIVAL
feel free to e-mail us at manhattanrep@yahoo.com.
Over 1200 theatre artists have developed their work at Manhattan Rep since September 2005.
We hope to work with you this Spring!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Pierro
Director of Productions
Ken Wolf
Artistic Director
Manhattan Repertory Theatre
April 29 - June 12, 2009
RULES AND GUIDELINES