Writers Wanted:
WHAT
6th Annual Big Shoulders Festival
A short play festival addressing the idea of what it means to be a
Chicagoan.
WHERE
American Theater Company- Chicago, IL
A one-night performance (May 13, 2008) of short original plays about
Chicago by Chicago
writers, directors and actors.
Text Requirements
No more than 10 minutes long (yes- it can be shorter). The subject
matter has to
somehow involve Chicago (example: set in a Chicago neighborhood or an
aspect is
mentioned that in undeniably Chicago- landmark, historical event, food,
you get the
picture).
Deadline
All submissions must be received by March 7, 2008. Please include your
contact
information- you will only be contacted if your script is selected.
Cash prize to Best of Show winner- and bragging rights.
Please mail your script to-
American Theater Company
Attn: Heather Meyers
1909 W. Byron
Chicago, IL 60613
(note: if you would like your script returned to you if it not
selected, please include a SAE
with postage)
or email submissions to hmeyers@atcweb. org
Festival Synopsis
BIG SHOULDERS celebrates the spirit of our great city of Chicago! This
festival is a
collection of Chicago artists telling original stories about Chicago.
The evening of short
pieces is written, directed, and acted by Chicago artists. It is an
opportunity for Chicago
artists to do what they do best.
Want to know more? Check out our website at www.atcweb.org
