Theatre Now Musical Theatre Writers Lab Application 2023

Musical Theatre Writers Lab Application
Dear Musical Theatre Writers,

We look forward to receiving your application to our NY Writers Lab. Click here for more information about the Lab and to view our our GUIDELINES.

We have two ongoing Musical Theatre Writing Labs: Our NY Lab for those residing in the local tri-state area and our international Lab that meets on zoom. At this time we have openings available for two musical theatre writing teams in the local NY Lab.

Members of the NY Lab must be available to attend our in person Lab meetings that are held every other Sunday from 2-5pm at a midtown Manhattan studio from September through June.

Our International Lab meets on the alternate Sundays every other week also from 2-5pm ET on Zoom also from September through June. There are currently no openings available in the international Lab.

You may save your submission and return later to complete. To do so be sure to click the save button at the bottom of this application before leaving.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Tom Morrissey
Artistic Director
tom@tnny.org
SECTION 1: CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary Contact*

First NameLast Name
E-mail Address*
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Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
How did you hear about Theatre Now and the Musical Writers Lab?
Which chapter of the Lab are you interested in joining?

International- meets every other Sunday on zoomNYC Local- meets every alternate Sunday in person in midtown Manhattan
SECTION 2: SAMPLE MUSICAL INFORMATION
Title of the sample musical you are submitting*
Name of the show you are submitting- This is the cornerstone of your application
List All Names (including yourself) and Titles of Writers, Composers, Lyricists, etc.
This musical is...*

OriginalBased, adapted from, or incorporating Copyrighted MaterialBased, adapted from, or incorporating material that is in the Public Domain
If this musical is based on, adapted from or incorporates Copyrighted Material have you contacted the Right's Holder and what is the status?
1 to 3 Sentence Description of Your Musical*
At what stage is the development of this piece? *
What genre(s) is your musical? (Check all that apply)*

ComedyDramaDramedyMelodramaPoliticalBiographical‎ThrillerWesternModernist TheatrePhysical TheatreSatireTheatre for Young AudiencesFamily EntertainmemntFantasyTragedyPuppetryPostmodernRockChamberRap / Hip-HopPopJazzFolkCountryDanceHistoricalOther
What is the theme of the show? What do you hope the audience will walk away with?*
Tell us why you wrote this musical and about any underlying meaning, metaphors or message.
20 page libretto File Upload*

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Music File Uploads for the musical you are submitting (minimum of 3)*

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SECTION 3: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Writers' Bios- for teams, please upload one document that includes the bios of all writers*

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Production History of all theatrical works written by you and/or your team members*

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One file ( pdf, doc, or docx file formats only) Please provide a production history of all the applicants, individually and/or as a team Cancelof
Upload an Artist Statement for each writer. This can include the ways in which your background informs your work, the reasons you choose to write for the theatre, your general artistic aesthetic, the driving force behind your work, or anything else that you feel will help us get to know you as an artist. For teams, combine the individual Artist Statements into one document.*

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How would you describe your team's shared vision? Note: if you are applying as an individual, please enter N/A
List of current projects you and/or your team members are working on indicating the stage of development.*
Please include here information about any secured, pending or potential commitments for production, grants, applications in process, etc. and indicate status.*
Please describe any future projects or ideas you are considering*
As writers, what are your biggest challenges?*
Why are you submitting to become a member of the Lab? If chosen, what do you hope to gain from this program?*
Anything else we should know? (You may include links to YouTube Videos, Source Material, etc.)
You may save your submission and return later to complete. To do so, be sure to click the Save Draft button below before leaving.

Once your application is fully completed click the Submit button.
Please be patient, the files will take a moment to upload

When your application is submitted successfully you will receive a confirmation email. You will also be directed to an optional self-identification survey. This survey helps Theatre Now learn how well we are serving our community and how we can improve. The results of the survey are anonymous and are not linked to your application.
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