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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><STRONG><FONT size=2>CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS</FONT></STRONG></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2>We are seeking plays by Capital Region Playwrights to be considered for participation in the</FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2>6th Annual Short Play Festival / Confetti Fest in October 2010.</FONT></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><STRONG><FONT size=2>ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 1, 2010.</FONT></STRONG></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><STRONG><FONT size=2>SUBMISSIONS MUST BE:</FONT></STRONG></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>not longer than 60 minutes</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>applicable to our mission statement</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>an original work</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>(works that have NOT been previously produced are encouraged)</FONT></EM></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><STRONG><FONT size=2>ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE:</FONT></STRONG></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2><EM>cover letter of interest</EM></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>(tell us about your passion for wrighting and how participation in SPF6 will affect you)</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>playwright's name, </FONT></EM><EM><FONT size=2>address, phone number, and email address</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>synopsis of the play</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>listing & description of characters in the play</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>the script</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>list of all previous productions of the work, if applicable</FONT></EM></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Playwrights will be notified via e-mail of receipt of submission(s). All submissions will be reviewed by the SPF6 reading committee. Letters of acceptance, alternate, or decline will be mailed via the USPS in late March, 2010. As needed, alternates will begin being moved onto the participant list in early April, 2010. The number of plays selected varies from year to year and ranges from 6 to 10 plays.</FONT></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Directors & designers will be paired with their scripts soon after the participant list is finalized.</FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Auditions for the festival will be held in May, 2010. Rehearsals will begin in August, 2010.</FONT></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Submissions with a cover letter of interest should be sent to:</FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2><STRONG>Confetti Stage</STRONG></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2><STRONG>Attention: 6th Annual Short Play Festival / Confetti Fest</STRONG></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2><STRONG>2215 Nott Street, Box 285</STRONG></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2><STRONG>Niskayuna, NY 12309</STRONG></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2><EM>Submitted works cannot be returned to the playwright.</EM></FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>Electronic submissions cannot be accepted at this time.</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>Multiple submissions must treated independently of one another and each submission must include all items listed above.</FONT></EM></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2><STRONG>Participants of the 6th Annual SPF / Confetti Fest may expect:</STRONG></FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>a collaborative process</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>a fully staged production of your script</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>full credit in all programs and posters for the festival</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>review / critique from the SPF6 reading committee</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>evaluation of the festival production by Confetti Stage's Artistic Director</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>possible adjudication by the Theatre Association of New York State (TANYS festival consideration)</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>possible submission to either the Strawberry Festival, at the Riant Theatre in NYC or</FONT></EM></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>the Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Play Festival, in NYC</FONT></EM></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><EM><FONT size=2>If you have any questions regarding the submission/selection process for SPF6, please contact Confetti Stage's Managing Artistic Director, Neil Jones at 518-253-1253 or via email at <A href="mailto:neiljones@confettistage.com">neiljones@confettistage.com</A>.</FONT></EM></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Confetti Stage Mission Statement</FONT></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0pt"><FONT size=2>Confetti Stage was founded to explore the human experience, while illuminating the myriad diversities which define us as groups and individuals. Confetti Stage promotes diversity and understanding through the creation of dynamic and inspirational productions and educational opportunities. We strive to maintain the highest possible level of artistic standards while fostering collaboration and mutual respect.</FONT></div>
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