Writing Opportunity – “Slice of Life” Dramas. (30-40 minutes approx)

Writing Opportunity –
“Slice of Life” Dramas.
(30-40 minutes approx)

a scene from one of the last plays

Like writing drama? Want to get a short play produced and performed?
Dingle Community Theatre is about to run its second series of “Slice of Life” Dramas.
The format for the project is roughly the same as the last one – writers are invited to submit 30 minute – 40 minute scripts. These will be read by a panel nominated by Dingle Community Theatre Project Committee and the best 3 selected for performance.
No panel member will be able to submit a script to the

competition.

Dingle Community Theatre will produce the 3 plays as part of its Summer activities, probably in lateJune/early July, auditioning for actors, and facilitating the staging of the play at the best venues it can.
The idea of the title: “Slice of Life”, is to encourage writers to write honestly about the world as they see it, without feeling pressured to produce “gags” or contrived plot-twists, just for the sake of pleasing an audience. Good, gritty drama that addresses real issues is what we want.
· scripts should be sent to The Secretary, Dingle Community Theatre, 282 Beaufort Street, Liverpool L8 6UA
· Scripts should be clearly typed or written, on a4 paper, with the title clearly written at the front. Pages should be numbered, and not stapled as the script will have to be photocopied. A paper clip or other such fastening is fine.
· No emailed scripts will be accepted.
· Please check the postage is right…we can’t pick up or pay if postage is incorrect.
· The writer’s name should not appear on the script anywhere. Instead, a covering letter should be enclosed along with the script, with the name of the play and the name and contact details of the author clearly written. Pseudonyms can be used.
· Plays needing more than six actors will not be considered. As a general guide, think small numbers of actors, and don’t insist on difficult or expensive sets or staging.
· Plays which are obviously over the 40 minute slot will not be considered. Try reading it out with some friends to gauge the length if you’re not sure.
· Writers may be allowed to direct their own plays but if they don’t wish to, a director will be appointed.
· The final date for entries to arrive is Sat April 18th 09.