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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:28pt;font-family:broadway">Second Annual New Play Festival</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:28pt;font-family:broadway">Call for Entries</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">The
Local Actors Guild of Saratoga is proud to announce their 2nd</span><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Annual New Play Festival. We will be
choosing two plays from local playwrights for our October Festival (</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Oct 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 &
29</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">) at the Saratoga Arts Center. Your
play will have two showings over two weekends.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:22pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:22pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Submissions
due by July 1st 2017!</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">The
Local Actors Guild of Saratoga is committed to supporting emerging and regional
playwrights by developing and producing new plays. Through our Play Festival
script competition, The Local Actors Guild of Saratoga offers developmental
opportunities to two (or possibly three) local playwrights. We provide
playwrights with an encouraging and focused environment in which they can
develop their work.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">The
Local Actors Guild of Saratoga’s productions offer playwrights the chance to
see their work fully realized on stage. We hope, however, that the plays
developed at The Local Actors Guild of Saratoga will go on to subsequent
productions throughout the country. Because of this, playwrights whose scripts
we produce retain the coveted “World Premiere” brand on their plays. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">We
are searching for commercially viable comedies and dramas with innovative
storytelling that deal with important social issues. We accept only previously
unproduced 2 act comedies and dramas with a running time of one hour and thirty
minutes to two hours. At this time we do not accept musicals, one acts or plays
for youth. <br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Plays that can be effectively cast within our market will be
considered favorably.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Please
include a cover letter with the following information:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">- A
brief bio (please be assured that past professional experience is not required)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">-
Full contact information, including phone number and email address.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">The
Local Actors Guild of Saratoga will provide playwrights with the highest
quality actors and directors. If a playwright has a specific director in mind
for their production a resume must be submitted with your submission.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Playwrights
are encouraged to submit plays that require minimal technical elements and minimal
set pieces.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">There
is no submission fee.</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br>The plays will be read by a panel of actors & playwrights. However, the following will be
rejected:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">1.
Screenplays or teleplays submitted as theatrical plays</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">2.
Obvious first drafts</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">3.
Plays with typos and spelling errors</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">4.
Plays that require costly design elements</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">If
you are wondering if your play is a good match for The Local Actors Guild of
Saratoga or if you have any questions about the festival, please do not
hesitate to send an inquiry to <a href="mailto:localactorsguild@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue"><br></span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:localactorsguild@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">localactorsguild@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Scripts
must meet the following criteria:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">-
Script legibly typed in a standard 8½" x 11" play format margins:
1.5" left, 1" right, top and bottom page numbers in upper right
corner 12 point font, either Courier New or Times New Roman</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">-
Brief synopsis of play (200 word maximum) and cast list with character
breakdown and the complete casting requirements (limited to 8 actors). Plays
that utilize double (or triple or quadruple…) casting should use this technique
for a dramaturgical reason. Double casting should not be an attempt to make a
play with a large cast fit the guidelines.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">-
Script (please indicate “Fin” or “End” on the last page)</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">- Via
e-mail: PDF of script – <a href="mailto:localactorsguild@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">localactorsguild@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">-
Hard copy of script (1 copy), synopsis & character breakdown need to be
mailed to:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">The
Local Actors Guild of Saratoga</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">8
Steeple Chase West</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Grand
Ave</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Saratoga
Springs, NY 12866</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman",serif"></span></p>
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