Material: Full Length Plays inspired by works of classic literature or historic events. We prefer plays that require six actors or less, and have a particular interest in one-person shows. However, even in the case of one person shows, we are not looking for history lectures, or museum piece adaptations that are faithful to a fault, but rather dynamic new theatrical versions of classic stories that speak to the contemporary mindset.

In order to qualify for PlayFest a play must:
1. not have received more than two professional AEA productions
2. not have received a Broadway of Off-Broadway production
3. not have received Orlando production in current form
4. not be published for general distribution.

We are also seeking musical adaptations. We will be a little less strict about the cast size, but are only interested in musicals based on or inspired by works of classic literature or historic events.

Each year we select around ten new plays to be presented as readings. Two or three of those plays will go on to be developed in workshops during the Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays. Playwrights will receive a stipend and travel and housing expenses. Some plays go on to be fully produced as part of a subsequent Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival season.

Submissions should include a bio/resume, a one-page synopsis, five pages of sample dialogue, a character breakdown, and an email address. Please do not send full scripts. Mail submissions to:

Patrick Flick
Director of New Play Development
The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays -PlayFest
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
812 East Rollins St. Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32803

Initial submission deadline for the 2008 PlayFest is June 30, 2007. Playwrights will be notified via email no later than October 31, 2007 as to whether or not they are to send the full script. For more information, please click here.

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