State of Play Productions

What We Look For:

Innovative writers committed to creating work of the highest quality in a collaborative workshop process. 

Theatre: Full length plays of any genre (excluding musicals & solo shows), one act plays with the potential to be developed into full lengths. 
Film: We accept submissions of any length or genre, scripts should be more dialogue driven to maximize benefit from the workshop process with actors

What We Provide:

• A focused workshop process with a professional, experienced team (the “Play Group”), including Director, Dramaturge, and Actors
• Free, public reading of the piece followed by moderated talk back with audience
• Consideration of the piece for future full production 

If Accepted:

• Writer will be assigned a primary contact as the Executive Producer of the project from State of Play Productions, writer may submit directors and dramaturges for consideration 
• Writer will be introduced to director/dramaturge hired by State of Play Productions in a preliminary meeting to assure all parties work in tandem
• Casting process is handled through Director and Executive Producer, writer may submit actors for consideration
• A defined rehearsal process will be set: consisting of at least 12 hours of active rehearsal time, each session followed by an hour analysis with Director/Dramaturge and Executive Producer
• Writer is expected to bring new pages to each rehearsal, making the changes that were agreed upon at the last rehearsal in addition to their own edits 
• Process culminates in a staged reading followed by a moderated audience discussion
• One week following staged reading there will be a wrap-up session with Director/Dramaturge and Executive Producer

Submission Process:

To submit a script, write us a brief note of introduction and we’ll email you back with instructions on how to send the full piece. Allow 90 days response time once the full script is received. To contact us, click here.