ATNW is currently seeking song submissions from new musicals for the next edition of The Writer’s Room, taking place at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on May 22 at 7pm.
What We’re Looking For:
- Uptempo songs preferred (midtempo submissions will also be considered).
- No ballads at this time.
- Songs may be from a new musical or submitted as standalone pieces.
- All songs must be under 4 minutes in length.
Submission Guidelines
To be considered, please submit the following:
- Song files via Dropbox, Google Drive, or YouTube (links only).
- Up to 2 song submissions per writer (if submitting two songs, please submit this form twice - once per song).
- A PDF of the lyrics for each song.
- If submitting from a musical, include up to 100 words of context per song.
- Ensure all songwriters (music and lyrics) are clearly credited.
Deadline & Notification
Submission deadline: Friday, April 17th
Notification of selected writers: By April 24th
For Selected Writers
Selected songs will be featured alongside work by other emerging musical theatre writers.
Required Dates/Times:
- Show: May 22nd at 7:00pm
- Tech: May 22nd 4:30-5:30pm
- Sitzprobe Rehearsal: May 20th 3pm-6pm
- Rehearsal with Singer: May 14th 4pm-7pm
- You will not be called for this entire rehearsal. If there is a conflict, you may rehearse on your own time at the writer's expense.
ATNW will provide:
- A music director/pianist, as well as bass and drums (guitar considered, as needed).
- One rehearsal with piano and assigned singers.
- One rehearsal with band and assigned singers.
- Professional video footage of the performance (shared after the event).
Additional Notes:
- Writers may accompany their own work on piano, guitar, or drums if desired.
- Additional instrumentation is welcome at the writer’s expense.
- Additional musicians must attend the band rehearsal & tech.
- Songwriters may not perform as vocalists on their own songs.
Casting
Part of ATNW’s mission is to feature Actor Therapy alumni alongside outside professional actors. For selected songs, we will provide a curated group of performers for writers to choose from, and we are also open to additional casting ideas as needed, including performers from outside the Actor Therapy community.
We ask selected writers to collaborate with us on casting, while the writer(s) will have final approval over who performs their song.