Playwrights Aloud is returning and will now be held as a podcast on the new platform Chicago Dramatists Radio.

Each month, three 10min. audio dramas will be selected to be recorded via Zoom. Following the reading of the show there will be a brief talkback with all of the playwrights to discuss the scripts. These recordings and talkbacks will then be released to Chicago Dramatists Radio.

Playwrights, once the plays are selected you will be asked to either bring in actors or select them from our actor applications for that month. During the recording session you, your actors, and your director (if you are not directing yourself) will be put into a breakout room for 30min. to rehearse. Afterward, we will record each show one by one with everyone and then have a short discussion about each script.

This month's theme is Transformation: Unnatural Changes to the Natural World. Playwrights are encouraged to submit scripts that signify a new beginning for a character or a character's environment.

Script Requirements:

• Must utilize 1-3 actors.
• Scripts with only 1 character should be 2-4 pages in length. Scripts with 2-3 characters should be 7-12 pages in length.
• Scripts are being presented as audio dramas, so remember to have minimal stage directions. The majority of the story should be conveyable entirely by the actors' vocal performance.
• If your script has sound effects that you would like included in the final cut, you are required to provide them yourself as .wav files on the day of recording with a clear breakdown of when they are to be included. Otherwise, sounds will be described via the stage directions reader or created by the performers when possible.

Submission Due Date: Monday, October 5th, 5:00pm CST.

Recording Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 6:00pm CST.

• 5:45: Zoom Open
• 6:00 - 6:45: Rehearsal
• 6:45 - 7:15: Recording of Shows
• 7:15 - 8:00: Playwright Talkback(recorded)
• 8:00 - 9:00: Open Discussion (not recorded)

Release Date: Wednesday. October 21st

By signing below I consent to the use of my play for Chicago Dramatists Radio's Playwrights Aloud.

I maintain complete rights to my script and story.

I understand that Chicago Dramatists reserves the right to remove the episode if it is deemed necessary. I may request my play be removed but understand that this will only be done at the discretion of Chicago Dramatists.

I understand that Chicago Dramatists will not use audio from these episodes for any additional reasons without the consent of myself and the actors involved.

If you have any other questions or curioties feel free to email Glenn B. Rust at grust@chicagodramatists.org.