PlaywrightsThe Forge Theater Lab accepts unsolicited manuscripts from playwrights on a rolling basis. In this early phase in the life of the company, we are producing stage works by writers with a connection to our host institution Fitchburg State University: alumni, students, faculty, and staff. As we grow in future years, we will expand to invite submissions from all playwrights.
All submissions are added to a library of new play scripts that The Forge's Artistic Director will use when selecting material for staged readings, workshops, and full productions. The selection process for Season 3's full production will begin in December 2019. |
Noah Dawson and Stephanie Bisono in "A Play Less About Red-Light-Green-Light and More About Something Else" by Andy Bayiates
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The Forge Theater Lab is devoted to developing plays of a range of genres and styles. We respond especially to plays that provoke conversation about important contemporary issues.
Of particular interest to us right now are:
- Full-length straight plays.
- Plays 15-60 minutes long that might be included in a double bill or program of short plays.
- Shows for a solo performer.
- Adaptations of classic works of literature that speak to contemporary issues.
To submit a manuscript, please email us at theforgetheaterlab@gmail.com. Attach the script as a Word or PDF file. On the first or second page, please include a brief description of the play and a list of roles. In the body of your email, describe the play's production history to date, if any. In the case of an adaptation or translation of a copyrighted work, make sure to include permission of the source material's copyright owner. You may also attach your biography, resume, reviews, and any other materials that might help pique our interest in you and your work. We will confirm receipt of your submission, but please be aware that we are not able to respond with personal feedback to every play we receive.
Of particular interest to us right now are:
- Full-length straight plays.
- Plays 15-60 minutes long that might be included in a double bill or program of short plays.
- Shows for a solo performer.
- Adaptations of classic works of literature that speak to contemporary issues.
To submit a manuscript, please email us at theforgetheaterlab@gmail.com. Attach the script as a Word or PDF file. On the first or second page, please include a brief description of the play and a list of roles. In the body of your email, describe the play's production history to date, if any. In the case of an adaptation or translation of a copyrighted work, make sure to include permission of the source material's copyright owner. You may also attach your biography, resume, reviews, and any other materials that might help pique our interest in you and your work. We will confirm receipt of your submission, but please be aware that we are not able to respond with personal feedback to every play we receive.
Nina DiRusso and Denise Alexander in a staged reading of THE LOWELL OFFERING by Andy Bayiates and Genevra Gallo-Bayiates.
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Audition for Draft House 2020Open auditions for our next Draft House series of staged readings will be held on December 9 and 10. Check back here in November for more details.
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Future Cast and Crew PositionsThe Forge casts productions, workshops, and readings using a combination of auditions and invitations to actors who have worked with us before. Auditions for upcoming productions will be posted on this page when they are announced.
This page will also announce openings for directors, designers, stage managers, technicians, and staff. If you would like to submit your resume and letter of general interest to be kept on file for future openings, please email us at theforgetheaterlab@gmail.com. |
Mike Daniel in "Copley" by Mary Darling
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