CALL FOR NEW, UNPRODUCED FULL-LENGTH PLAYS

The Essential Theatre is currently seeking submissions of new full-length plays for consideration to include for development in its New Play Reading Series. Plays submitted for consideration must be new and never read or produced in workshop or performance for public consumption independently or under the auspices of an organization. Plays submitted and accepted into the process will be developed for a three-year period and scheduled for a world premiere production pending the level of artistic merit upon completion. Each accepted submission is given six readings over the three year development process. Three of the readings will be open to the public and three will be closed and limited to actors, the Playwright and artistic personnel. Each reading concludes with a discussion with the Playwright about the work. Playwrights unable to commit to a structured three year process with hard deadlines are discouraged from submitting. All workshop readings will be held in, Washington, DC and writers must be present for each reading. Partial transportation assistance maybe available. Submissions must be new, full-length and must contain one copy of script with pages numbered, short play synopsis: not to exceed one paragraph, list of characters, and Playwright’s bio. Each submission should be submitted on 3-½ inch floppy in MS word format and one hard copy along with a SASP to acknowledge receipt of your materials. Submissions may also be made by E-mailing theessentialtheatre@hotmail.com along with the above mentioned attachments. Please do not send RTF or zip files as it will qualify as an incomplete submission. Entries that are incomplete or do not conform to the requested format will not receive consideration. Playwrights who wish to have their hard copy submissions returned to them must include a SASE with the appropriate postage affixed. The Deadline for receipt of submissions is, Wednesday, September 5, 2007. All topics will be considered and all submissions received by deadline date acknowledged.

The Essential Theatre is a non-profit professional theatre dedicated, but not limited to, producing theatre that is reflective of the African-American experience, which speaks distinctly from an African-American voice. It is also an objective of the theatre to produce programs for youth in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area that promote interdisciplinary education and positive levels of self-esteem.

The New Play Reading Series is created to give voice to the work of new and established playwrights. It is in substance an incubator that serves to nurture the work for a three-year period in a supportive and collaborative environment with other artisans, actors and directors. Further, it is a forum where audience members are welcomed to engage in an open, frank dialogue with the playwright and director about the issues presented in the material as well as techniques used to present them. The New Play Reading Series was initiated in the spring of 1992.

Please note that no submissions will be accepted after the deadline date of, Wednesday, September 5, 2007. Final decisions on submissions accepted will be made by, Monday, October 15, 2007. For more information contact (202) 328-0569 or E-mail, theessentialtheatre@hotmail.com., web site http://www.theessentialtheatre.org/

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Stage Manager Needed

Opening Date June 1, 2007

Closing Date: until filled

A paid position is currently available for seasoned Non-union Stage Manager for upcoming projects. Ideal candidate must possess ability to multi-task in a highly organized fashion; have driver’s license and transportation. Interested persons should send resume and cover letter ASAP by mail or electronically to:

Production Coordinator

P.O. Box 73036

Washington, DC 20056

E-mail address theessentialtheatre@hotmail.com

Web Site http://www.theessentialtheatre.org/

For more info. Call (202) 328-0569

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Production Coordinator Needed

Opening date May 29, 2007

Closing date: until filled

The Essential Theatre is currently seeking an experienced and responsible individual interested in production management/coordination. This position is Part-time temporary to part-time permanent. Responsibilities will include:

Contract management for production staff/artist.

Production budget management

Space acquisition for rehearsals and performances

Hiring, supervision, and oversight of production activities and staffs

Working with directors and staffs in the creation of all rehearsal, load-in, tech, and strike schedules

The ideal individual should have a bachelor's degree in theatre with a concentration in production, stage management or technical theatre and two to three years experience in the small professional theatre. Five to seven years of professional experience can be substituted for education. Additionally, candidate must have strong communication and planning skills, be computer literate with MS word and Excel and Access and must possess a valid driver's license.

Qualified individuals should send cover letter and resume along with contact information for three references to:

The Essential Theatre

P.O. Box 73036

Washington, DC 20056

At: Production

or E-mail to theessentialtheatre@hotmail.com

* The Essential Theatre is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political affiliation.