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Calling all Actors! ActOne Series~Vol XVI, "Writers Choice" -- Three performances of fresh one-Act Plays!
Global Writers-Local Actors-Exceptional Quality!
We are looking for actors ages 12-99, beginner or seasoned, of all colors, sizes, and ages are welcome! No preparation needed - be ready for cold readings from the scripts and a brief interview.
Our theme for this ActOne Series is "Writer's Choice", so writers get to tell us what's on their mind!
Audition Dates: Thursdays March 14 & 21, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in at the Little Carver Civic Center, behind the big Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N. Hackberry, SATX, 78202 (click for map) Audition results posted via our website &voice mail on Sunday, March 23, 8 pm. Performances will be May 10 - 12. Rehearsals will be evenings M&W or T&Th (no Friday rehearsals).
Some scripts may contain mature language and themes and will not be censored
About AOS. The ActOne Series was developed to provide avenue and a voice to writers. Once the pieces are selected, local playwrights will have the opportunity to to observe some of the rehearsals and address questions from directors and actors. The process culminates in two evenings of performances, when the writers get the opportunity to see their works come to life, local actors show their stuff on stage and the San Antonio community gets the opportunity to celebrate the work of their neighbors, friends and promising new theatre voices.
Calling all Authors & Directors -- San Antonio's Premiere Black Theatre Company presents ActOne Series, Volume XVI
Scripts & Directors wanted! The AOS was developed to provide a venue and a voice to writers. Once the pieces are selected, local playwrights will have the opportunity to observe some of the rehearsals and address questions from directors and actors.
The process culminates in two evenings of performances on May 9 and 10, 2013, when the writers get the opportunity to see their works come to life, local actors show their stuff on stage and the San Antonio community gets the opportunity to celebrate the work of their neighbors, friends and promising new theatre voices.
Theme: "Writer's Choice", so writers can tell us what's on their mind!! Almost any topic goes: comedy, drama, religious, politics, love, hate, etc. We Want Your Words!
Guidelines: We are looking for copy written, unpublished works that have not been previously performed in the Southwest Region, 5 to 15 minutes in length (can be an excerpt from a longer piece), with a maximum of 6 characters, and little or no technical requirements. Although we are accepting scripts for roles for all actors ages 12-99, we are also looking for scripts that feature young actors ages 12-18 in this series. Submissions are strictly volunteer-non-equity.
For more details or information on Renaissance Guild's mission statement, visit our website: www.therenaissanceguild.org
Deadline for Script Submissions: February 20, 2013 (submission received after February 20, 2013 will be considered for future productions). Due to the large number of submissions, you may receive a response only if your script is chosen.
AOS Directors wanted! We are looking for directors for our next ActOne Series. Director applicants must be creative and able to work with people of all ages, genders, backgrounds, personalities and ethnicities. Deadline for Director Submissions - Feb 21, 2013 Experience - prior directing experience is a plus. Can be a novice, but must have some kind of theatre background (i.e. artistic or technical) and must be coachable. Novices will be mentored. Subject Matter - no censorship allowed. No text will be altered on scripts selected. Position is strictly volunteer-non equity. If you are interested please submit a resume, or bio, or letter of introduction including why you want to direct. Must be available to participate in audition process and conduct rehearsals. Audition date(s): March of 2013
Rehearsal dates: March 25 - May 8 Rehearsal days: M & W or Tu & TH (no Fridays) Rehearsal times: 6pm-7.30pm, or 7.30pm-9pm, based on cast schedule.
Each show will be rehearsed twice a week for 90 min. Rehearsal location: TBA
Script & Director submissions: Email preferred in Word or PDF format. Email to: actoneseries@therenaissanceguild.org or mail to The Renaissance Guild - ActOneSeries, Attn: Program Mgr., P.O. Box 12381 San Antonio, Texas 78212
AOS Co-Program Managers: John Martin-Fitzhugh & Danielle King. For More Information email: actoneseries@therenaissanceguild.org
