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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b><span><font color="#000000"><span class="">CALL</span> <span class="">FOR</span> <span class="">SUBMISSIONS</span></font></span></b></span></font></p>
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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>We are seeking plays
written by Capital Region Playwrights to be considered <span class="">for</span> participation in our 10th annual short play festival, Confetti Fest 10 in October 2014.<span>  </span>Our
short play festival was the first in the area to feature all original works by
local playwrights.<span>  </span>Previous works from
our festivals have been chosen to perform at the TANYS and ESTA Festivals,
including our 2010 production of “Holy Night” by Diane M. Doring, our 2011
production of “Safe Words” by Nathaniel Beynon, and our 2013 production of "Mirror Bowl" by Sunny da Silva.</span><span></span></span></font></p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">

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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><b><span>ALL <span class="">SUBMISSIONS</span> MUST BE SUBMITTED
OR POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 30, 2014.</span></b><span></span></font></span></font></p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">

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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><b><span><span class="">SUBMISSIONS</span> MUST BE:</span></b><span></span></font></span></font></p>
<ul><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span><span></span> No longer than 30 pages AND running time cannot exceed 30 minutes.</span><span></span></font></span></font></li>
<li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span>In 12-pt, Times New Roman font</span><span></span></font></span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span>Applicable to our mission statement (see below)</span><span></span></font></span></font></li>
<li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span>An original work (works that have NOT been previously produced are encouraged)</span></font></span></font></li></ul><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Please include in your submission:</b></span></font></p>
<ul><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">A brief synopsis of your play (100 words max.)</span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Estimated running time<br>
</span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Character breakdown, including any casting preferences</span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Set and scene descriptions</span></font></li>
<li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Tech requirements</span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Any previous workshop or production history</span></font></li>
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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><b><span>Participants
of Confetti Fest can expect:</span></b><span></span></font></span></font></p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">

</font></span></font><ul><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span>A collaborative process</span><span></span></font></span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span>A fully-staged production of your script</span><span></span></font></span></font></li>
<li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000"><span>Full
credit in all programs and promotional materials <span class="">for</span> the festival</span><span></span></font></span></font></li><li><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span><font color="#000000">Possible
adjudication by the Theatre Association of New York State (possible TANYS &
ESTA Festivals consideration)</font></span></span></font></li></ul><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">

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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%"><span class="">Submissions</span>
can be submitted electronically to <b><a href="mailto:confettistageinc@gmail.com">confettistageinc@gmail.com</a></b> or mailed to:</span></span></font></p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">

</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Confetti Stage, Inc.</span><span style="line-height:107%"></span></span></font></p>
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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">Confetti Fest 10</span><span style="line-height:107%"></span></span></font></p>
<font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span>67 Corning Place<br>Albany, NY 12207<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span></span><span></span></span></font><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span><font color="#000000"> </font></span></span></font></p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">

</font></span></font><div style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%"><font color="#000000"><span class="">For</span> more information regarding Confetti Fest 10 please email us at </font></span><span style="line-height:107%"><a href="mailto:confettistageinc@gmail.com">confettistageinc@gmail.com</a></span><span style="line-height:107%"><font color="#000000">.  You can also find updates on our website, <a href="http://www.ConfettiStage.org">www.ConfettiStage.org</a> or find us on facebook!<br>
<br></font></span></span></font></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%"><font color="#000000">Join us for our next show, "<b>A Piece of My Heart</b>" by Shirley Lauro, directed by Linda Shirey, opening on <b>March 28th</b>!<br>
<br></font></span></span></font></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 8pt"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%"><font color="#000000"><i><b>We look forward to receiving your submissions!</b><br>
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<i><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">About Confetti Stage:</span></span></font></i></p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">

</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%">The award-winning Confetti Stage was incorporated in 2004 and
produced its inaugural production, ‘night, Mother, by Marsha Norman in January
2005.  Since then, the company has successfully brought to the stage over
40 productions.  Confetti Stage has performed in several Capital Region
communities and as far away as Batavia, NY.  Confetti Stage prides itself
on bringing quality performances to its community and allowing artists to
expand their talents while collaborating to bring about a final product.
 Confetti Stage offers a full season of quality community theatre every
year, as well as the area’s only 100% local Short Play Festival.
 Confetti Stage is a proud member of the American Association of Community
Theatre and the Theater Association of New York State.</span></span></font></p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#000000">

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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal"><i><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span><font color="#000000">Our Mission Statement:</font></span></span></font></i></p>
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</font></span></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span><font color="#000000">Confetti Stage was founded to explore the human experience,
while illuminating the myriad diversities which define us as groups and individuals.<span>  </span>Confetti Stage promotes diversity and
understanding through the creation of dynamic and inspirational productions and
educational opportunities.<span>  </span>We strive to
maintain the highest possible level of artistic standards while fostering
collaboration and mutual respect.</font></span></span></font></p></div>