MAGIC IN ROUGH SPACES 2021
Rorschach Theatre in Washington, DC seeks full-length plays for development workshops and public reading (March 22-28, 2021).
Scripts should meet the following requirements. (Please check each box to confirm)
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Full-Length (~60-120 pages)
Utilize magic realism. We are especially interested in plays that are epic in scope but intimate in their exploration of human psychology. Plays that include elements of mythology and the supernatural while remaining contemporary in their themes and settings. Plays that might be described as magic realism. Plays that might be described by some literary managers as “impossible.” Please no domestic comedies or kitchen sink dramas...even if there's a ghost in them.
Generally have respect and optimism for humanity. Our sense of humor is pretty dark, and we’re open to exploring all sides of the human condition, we’re not necessarily looking for happy endings, but we tend to avoid scripts that go full nihilist.
Unproduced and unpublished. Exceptions to the “unproduced” requirement: A university production where 50% or more of the cast was students, a one-night event, a production for which admission was not charged, a circumstance in which 30% or more of the script has been substantially changed following the production.
One script submission per playwright
Playwrights must be available to participate (virtually) in the workshop and readings March 22-28, 2021. If you are not available during this window please do not submit your script at this time.
If you're not available for this year, you can drop us an email at info@rorschachtheatre.com and let us know you'd like to be invited again in future years.
Please Enter Your Submission Code
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DC-Area Playwrights enter "Local"; Invited playwrights, please enter the code in your invitation email.
Are you available to attend the workshop and reading VIRTUALLY (VIA ZOOM) FROM March 22-28.
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Legal Name
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First Name
Last Name
Professional Name (if different than above)
First Name
Last Name
Email
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Website
Address
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Street Address
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City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Area Code
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ABOUT YOUR PLAY
Title of Play
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Please make sure this matches the title on your PDF copies of the script
# Of Actors Required
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Setting
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Genre
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comedy
drama
historical
satire
serio-comic
absurdism
In addition to magic realism, how else might you label this script?
a one-sentence description of your play
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30 words max
a summary of your play
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100 to 500 words
Estimated running time (in Minutes)
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This Script is...
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a final draft.
a mid-way draft.
a very early draft.
If this is not a final draft, describe in brief some of the aspects you'd want to focus on in further development
I'd like to work with a designer in a workshop setting to explore some specific design elements
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yes, please!
no, nothing in particular
If yes, please describe briefly what aspects of the script or type of designer you'd like to work with
ABOUT YOU
All responses will be kept confidential. The information does not affect eligibility. We collect this information to ensure that our open calls and invitations are reaching a diverse group of artists.
Which Categories Best describe you?
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American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
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How Do You describe yourself?
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Female
Male
Trans Female
Trans Male
Gender Queer/Gender Non-Conforming
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What's your age range?
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under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
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THE LAST STEP!
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Your script has a title page with your name
The Blind copy has a title page, but NOT your name
Both copies of your script are saved as PDFs
Your script meets all the requirements described at the top of the form
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