WTF (aka Women’s Theatre Festival) 2023 – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Deadline for entries: March 17, 2023 @ 5pm
The Millibo Art Theatre is seeking submissions of short plays, monologues, films, dance, music, and performance art, by female playwrights and performers currently residing in Colorado. Submissions should explore this years theme, “TRAVELERS – from here to there”. We invite you to examine the theme literally, figuratively and metaphorically.
SUBMISSIONS:
- The Millibo Art Theatre is seeking submissions of short plays, monologues, films, dance, music, and performance art, by female playwrights and artists currently residing in Colorado.
- Submissions should creatively explore this years theme, “Travelers – from here to there.”
- There is NO submission fee and NO production fee.
- The reviewing committee will be members of the Millibo theatre community including board members, directors, and patrons.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 17, 2023 @ 5pm
SHOW DATES: April 13 to 23 – eight performances over two weekends. Thursday to Saturday @ 7:30 and Sundays @ 2pm.
STAGING: A festival of new works requires staging that is simple and uncomplicated as pieces are short and move quickly from one setting to the next. This year we are trying something new and begin, not with a neutral stage, but in a train depot of indeterminate age. There will be a ticket booth, benches, and doors leading in and out. We have the capacity to bring signature props and sets onto the stage to create different environments, and clear the stage to allow for full stage dances and movement pieces, but the bones of the stage will remain a train depot. We hope this inspires you.
PRODUCING COMPANY: Recognized nationally as a company that demonstrates “the quality, diversity, and dynamism of American theatre,” the Millibo creates original, professional theater that challenges, inspires and entertains. The mission of the WTF is to support the many talented women creating theatre and performance art throughout Colorado by giving them a platform for their voices, their truths and their stories.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- We are interested in fresh takes on the theme of “Travelers – from here to there” that are rich in theatrical imagination.
- Works should be between 2 to 15 minutes in duration and may include short plays, monologues, poetry, film, and movement theatre.
- We are interested in plays and performances that explore the multiplicity and complexity of culture and experience.
- We are able to consider plays which require between 1 to six actors.
- We can accept one submission per artist.
- Playwrights must submit a pdf copy of their play for review.
- Performance artists are asked to submit a short description of their piece and/or video sample of their work.
WHAT WE’RE OFFERING:
- Selected plays and monologues will receive a full production and two-week run as part of Millibo Art Theatre’s WTF
- Interested performance artists may request direction and coaching from Millibo’s Artistic Directors to develop their work.
- Successful applicants will receive a small stipend for their work.
- Successful applicants will receive 4 complimentary tickets to attend the festival.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR SHORT PLAYS
- Fill out the submission form linked here: SHORT PLAY SUBMISSIONS- WTF 2023
- Be sure to upload a pdf version of your short play.
- Submit your application before the March 17 deadline.
- The Millibo will assign a director and cast for each chosen play. Auditions dates tbd.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMANCE PIECES
- Fill out the submission form linked here: PERFORMANCE PROPOSALS – WTF 2023
- Submit your application before the March 17 deadline.
- The submission form includes a place where you can sign up for an audition slot. At the audition you will have the opportunity to present your performance piece to the review panel.
- We understand that not all pieces will be performance ready at the audition. Please still come to the audition and share your ideas with us. We are very open and available to working with you to develop your piece for the final performance.
FINALISTS
- Plays will be chosen and artists contacted no later than March 21st, 2023
