Call for Urban Plays (Deadline 1/11/2010)

The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) is currently accepting submissions for its eighth season, scheduled for 4/19 through 5/2 at the Theater for a New City, in the Lower East Side of New York City. DUTF, presented by Creative Ammo Inc., is a two-week celebration of urban theatrical expression by a cross-section of playwrights. This annual event focuses on theatrical works that resonate with the essence of urban life and speaks to a whole new generation whose lives defy categorizing along conventional lines. For DUTF 2010, we plan to accept 12 theatrical works; six full-length productions (60-90 minutes) and six shorts (30-45 minutes). Each work is performed only once during the festival. Three of the outstanding works produced during the festival will receive $1,000 awards in the categories of Best Play, Best Short and Audience. To submit for DUTF 2010, please provide all of the following information in ONE (1) document file:
1) Bio with contact information of the playwright - name, address, telephone number and email address; photo of
playwright
2) Synopsis of theatrical work
3) Complete script of theatrical work
4) Actor/director/crew bios, if available
5) Description of stage set (if any) and production needs (i.e. sound and lighting)
Send it to Arcos Communications by 5pm on Monday 1/11, 2010 at nsantiago@arcos-ny.com or mail to Downtown Urban Theater Festival, C/O Arcos Communications; 341 West 38th Street, 12th Floor; New York, NY 10018. Keep New York theater alive and vibrant!

Source: TRU