NEW
PLAYS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
A development workshop series devoted to increasing
the number of
quality scripts featuring fighting roles for women.
Currently in development:
Scripts selected for NPDP 2008
Last Daughter of Oedipus by Jennifer Mickelson
The Double by Barbara Lhota
Upcoming Public Readings:
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Last Daughter of Oedipus by Jennifer Mickelson
3:00 PM - Prop Theatre - 3502 N Elston, just south of Addison
Don't miss the first public reading of The Last Daughter of Oedipus.
A moderated talkback and reception will follow.
November 15, 2008:
The Double by BWB Artistic Associate Barbara Lhota
ONE DAY ONLY at Prop Thtr (3502 N. Elston, Chicago)
Misunderstandings and mistaken identities abound in this fast-paced comedy, loosely based on Cyrano and set in the golden age of Hollywood.
After the reading, please stay for the talkback and reception! Your feedback is deeply appreciated.
New Plays Development Program Details:
SCRIPTS
ACCEPTED: Throughout the year. Please note - we are not considering musical submissions at this time.
SELECTIONS
ANNOUNCED: Rolling intervals, 2 to 3 times per year
Playwrights
selected for the New Play Development Program will receive
a set of three readings to facilitate the development of
their script. Each play will be assigned a director who
will take part in the development process from the start.
All readings and moderated talk backs are videotaped and
given to the playwright to aid with rewrites.
The first
reading is internal and is attended by company members and
the director; the playwright is invited but not sponsored.
The second reading is by invitation and is attended by company
members, the director, industry professionals and other
invited guests; the playwright is invited but not sponsored.
The final reading is an advertised public reading with one
choreographed fight and a reception following the moderated
talk back; the playwright's travel expenses will be sponsored
up to $400 to attend. The playwright is given approximately
two months between drafts for revisions with a schedule
provided at the time of selection.
BACKGROUND: Several scripts have completed the New Play Development
Program since its inception giving playwrights an opportunity
to develop their scripts in partnership with an ensemble
of trained actor combatants. After completing the series
R.L. Nesvet's "The Girl in the Iron Mask" was
selected for full production in Babes With Blades 2006-2007
season and was produced at the Raven Theatre, March and
April 2007.
FEEDBACK: "I benefitted greatly from the experience with your company's play development program. As you
know I've been involved with the Pirates Anne and Mary for over 30 years. I feel that the play, read so wonderfully
by our group, came the closest to an authentic expression of their story." - Sandra Riley, Author of "Sisters of the Sea"
Got a script we should see? Want more info? Contact newplays@BabesWithBlades.org!