Reminder: Road Theatre’s Summer Playwright Festival Competition

ATTENTION PLAYWRIGHTS!

*** SCRIPTS WANTED! ***

Tired of seeing plays where the older characters are either demented, dying, or someone’s problematic parent?

Want to see more plays where people over 50 are interesting, creative characters leading busy, productive, fulfilling lives – AND performed by skilled experienced actors of that age?

We do, too! EngAGE–in walking our talk–is sponsoring a competition for new plays that have something constructive to say about interesting ways of aging, to give hope to younger people and also represent the millions of seniors doing really cool things in their lives.

The winner will have a spot reserved in The Road Theatre‘s annual Summer Playwright Festival This is an eight day fundraising event in late July that mounts 27 staged readings of new plays. The festival is growing larger each year with playwrights from around the country and world participating. Each reading is followed by a talkback with the playwrights, directors, and casts, and a reception featuring live music in our backyard cantina. Competition for selection is stiff as we receive hundreds of submissions. New and established playwrights of any age are encouraged to submit.

Past actors and playwrights have included Craig Wright, Wendy Macleod, Mo Gaffney, Keith Huff, Brett Neveu, Brian Cranston, Kathy Baker, Perry King, Rondi Reed, Michael O’Neill, Harold Gould, and many others.

Deadline: April 15, 2014

Submit to: engagescripts@gmail.com

The scripts will be held in confidence, and reviewed by seasoned writers, actors, directors for final selection. If you are interested, click here for information about the Writers Guild Registry script registration service. You don’t need to be a member to register your work for a small fee.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to have your play professionally produced!