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2nd Annual New Play Festival 
CALL FOR ACTORS AND DIRECTORS

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An Other Theatre Company is currently seeking actors and directors for our New Play Festival in April 2023. Concert readings will take place at Canyon Glen Ampitheatre in Provo, Utah. 

SUBMISSIONS FOR NEW PLAYS ARE NOW CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who submitted! 

SUBMISSIONS DUE 
SATURDAY, FEB 25TH BY 11:59 PM

​Submit your resume to chelsea.poplin@gmail.com with either "New Play Festival DIRECTOR" or "New Play Festival ACTOR" in the subject line. Please also include any evening and weekend schedule conflicts between March 6 and April 29.

General Information

Concert-style reading

  • No set, costumes, or makeup

  • Scripts in hand

Casting

  • Plays will be performed by a shared ensemble cast (each actor will be in more than one play) 

  • Playwrights may collaborate with directors on casting

Rehearsals

  • Rehearsals will begin around March 6, and schedule will be based on actor/director availability

  • Rehearsals will take place primarily over Zoom, with multiple in-person rehearsals before performances​

  • Playwrights may make revisions during rehearsals

Performances 

  • Performances will take place in-person on April 21-22, and April 27-29 at the Glen Canyon Amphitheatre (outdoor venue) 

  • Talk-backs will be held after each play (consisting of the actors, director, and playwright)

Note: These are volunteer positions. Actors and directors will not be paid. 

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