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Musical Theatre Submissions

Deadline
October 16 - March 1; annually

Description

Live & In Color is looking for playwrights, composers, and lyricists of color and/or other underrepresented communities interested in developing their new musical. The selected musical submission will have a one-week workshop in the fall at The Bingham Camp in Salem, Connecticut culminating in a staged presentation to an invited audience.

Writers receive a $1,000 stipend plus housing, meals, and travel. We provide support including a several month development period based on needs of the composer/writers leading up to the retreat. Live & In Color staff will continue the support the development of your piece beyond the retreat including a reading for industry and Broadway Alums.

MUSICAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The musical must be performed:

with 4 actors (or less)

All submissions should include:

Single page synopsis
Single page character breakdown
Demo of score (2-3 songs)
Sample of dialogue (~15 pages)
Brief production/development history (properties with prior full productions not accepted)

Contact Information
For any questions email Dennis Corsi at [email protected].

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