The 2009 Midtown International Theatre Festival is now accepting for early decision! Visit www.midtownfestival.org to download an application.

Why You Should Apply: Great exposure and networking: Last year Intimate Exchanges was picked up for a run in London's West End, and Exit Cuckoo found an Off-Broadway producer. More individual attention and assistance: Our festival has a high ratio of paid staff per participant, so expert help is near by when you have questions or need help. Flexible financial plans can help you make a higher return on each ticket sold. Parties: We offer free space and a case of beer for your opening-night party, and we have an awards ceremony after the Festival. Reviewers: We get extensive coverage from New York's critical corps. Reviews are posted on our Web site.

Why You Should Apply NOW: Early approval: We'll let you know sooner that you're in the Festival, so you can start planning the myriad details of your production. We give priority to scheduling requests made by early applicants. The MITF seeks an eclectic and diverse collection of works and therefore welcomes all kinds of submissions: international, domestic, musicals, plays, experimental, multi-media, etc.

Source: TRU