Flatwater Shakespeare Invites New Solo Works

 

 

The play’s the thing!

 

Flatwater Shakespeare Company seeks writer-performers to create short solo works for live and virtual performances. These would be original, previously unproduced, Shakespeare-inspired pieces for individual actors. Each writer-performer will be paired with a director who will help get the performance on its feet. Artists whose works are selected for production will be paid a stipend.

 

Examples of worthwhile scripts might include a closer look at a lesser-known character; an exploration of your unique experience on stage or in the classroom; a personal confession about why you love or loathe Shakespeare.

 

All genres and approaches are welcome. The works can be humorous, dramatic, or musical. They must be able to be staged with minimal props and set (such as a table and chair). Finally, the works must include passages of Shakespearean text.

 

Performances will take place in Fall 2021 (September-October). There will be two weeks of rehearsal, Sunday through Friday evenings. The dates and location for the show are still being determined. The pieces will also be filmed for a subsequent online festival.

 

To be considered as a participant, please submit the following to

flatwatershakespearecompany@gmail.com:

 

Subject line with your last name and “Solo Submission.”

 

Message with your full name; the name of your work-in-progress; a statement of your commitment to rehearsals, public performances, and filming; and an estimate of eventual run-time between 10 and 30 minutes.

 

PDF attachment of the first few pages (no more than 10) of your script. The file should be labeled with your last name, first name, and the script’s working title.

 

Initial submissions must be sent by April 15, 2021. Questions can also be sent to the same email address.