More about Playwrights' Week… The IAAC and Lark's annual Playwrights' Week Festival focuses exclusively on developing new and unheard voices for the theatre through targeted outreach efforts, growth opportunities for playwrights and theatre artists, and organized forums for community discussion. Playwrights selected for the festival are provided with creative teams, ten hours of rehearsal time and a public presentation to address specific developmental goals. Postmark Deadline for all submissions: MARCH 15, 2008
Please note:
Applications should be typed. Incomplete submissions will be discarded.
Before mailing your script, please review the SUBMISSION GUIDELINES at the conclusion of this application!
Please PRINT and MAIL completed submission materials to:
Lark Play Development Center
c/o Literary Wing Submission
939 Eighth Avenue, Suite 301
New York, NY 10019
Personal Information
Today's Date (MM/DD/YY): ___________
Play Title: ___________
Playwright Name (Last, First): _______________________________________
Our Playwrights' Week Festival continues to expand as we take further steps towards becoming a global forum for new voices, forging partnerships with specific cultural communities whose perspectives may not be adequately reflected in mainstream theater. Please fill in the requested information below if you would like your submission to be identified as coming from one or more Diaspora or cultural communities.
Country of Origin: _______________________________________
Is this a solicited submission?
No
Yes
If yes, who on the Lark staff has solicited this script submission from you?
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A $20 entry fee is requested for all unsolicited script submissions. Please specify how you will pay for your submission. Checks preferred.
Check (Check Number______)
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Name as it appears on credit card: _______________________________________
Credit card number: __________________________________________________
Expiration date: ______________________________________________________
Since the Lark believes that all writers should have access to play development,
any applicant has the option to waive this submission fee. Applicants who choose to waive the submission fee should check the appropriate box below. Requesting
a fee waiver will not affect your chances of being selected.
I choose to waive the submission fee.
How did you hear about Playwrights’ Week and/or the Lark?
Lark staff or associate____________(Please specify)
University listing_________________(Please specify)
Web search
Website________________________(Please specify)
Word of mouth
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Have you ever had your work presented and/or developed at the Lark? If yes, please explain: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
Statement of Purpose:
Explain how your play would benefit from development time in Playwrights’ Week in 250 words or less. Be sure to list specific developmental goals.
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Biography:
Tell us more about yourself in 100 words or less. Be sure to include occupation, training, and/or any awards you’ve received.
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Play Information
Synopsis: (Please limit to 2-3 sentences) ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
Number of pages: _______________________________________
Number of Actors required: ________Male ________Female
Please list any prior development work and/or productions this play may have had:
Submission Checklist:
One full-length play
One completed application form
$20 non-refundable entry fee (if applicable)
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
No more than ONE FULL-LENGTH play per playwright will be considered.
List only the playwright name and play title on the cover page - no contact information.
Please do not submit scripts with permanent spiral binding.
We prefer scripts bound in clear plastic covers. No hard cover binders or unbound scripts.
Do not attach application materials to script.
Each submitting playwright should expect a final response by the summer of 2008.
Due to limited resources, the Lark cannot cover the cost of travel or housing for selected playwrights.
Please take a moment and fill in the information requested below.
This questionnaire is not a part of the application and will not affect the review of your play. Your response will be kept confidential by Lark staff and will be used to monitor our diversity outreach efforts to support program growth.
