Call for Directors for Tomes of Terror: Beyond Grimm

Jay — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 01:45:44 +0000

The Post-Meridian Radio Players are seeking directors for our upcoming Halloween show, Tomes of Terror: Beyond Grimm. This year’s festival features a quartet of eerie and terrifying folktales from all over the world. We’re seeking directors (and potentially assistant directors) for the following two plays:

The Myling — One of the most menacing ghost stories in Scandinavian folklore concerns the Myling. These troublesome tales reflect the real – and often taboo - issue of child abandonment and infanticide as a result of medieval poverty; and which remain a source of national angst to this day.

A Hare-Raising Tale — In this Irish folk tale, a gambler swears he’ll play cards with anyone, any time. But when he meets a giant hare on his way home one night, he should be careful not to bet more than he can afford to lose...

Links to script samples and show schedule (and a Google Docs version of this call for directors) are here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hoAWbGqdEecZrGRpGNyS6AXSQbFGmluT

If you'd like to apply, please send us the following:

Your theatrical experience, directorial and otherwise. Résumés preferred, bulleted lists accepted. Audio drama experience a plus; first-time directors welcome!
Your availability from August thru October.
Which shows you'd be interested in directing.
1-2 paragraphs for each show you're applying to direct outlining your directorial vision. We're open to however you want to express your interest, but we're especially interested in why you feel that story is important and why you should be the one to guide it. We'd also like to get a sense for how you anticipate building relationships with your actors, should you be chosen.

Compensation: This is not a paid position; however, you will get free admission to all performances of the show, one comp ticket, concessions discount, the chance to work in the medium of live audio drama on exciting material.

Expectations: We expect that you'll be at every rehearsal for your show, ready to work with actors, Foley, and designers in an efficient and professional manner. Our rehearsal schedules tend to be lighter than other theatre groups, but we ask that your commitment be of high priority. Putting on a great production is important to us, and we need it to be important to you, too.

All materials should be sent by Friday, August 2nd, 2019 to Michael Lin (michael.tsai.lin@gmail.com) & Jamie Lin (mslin93@gmail.com) with your name and "PMRP Halloween Director Application" in the subject line.

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calls for submissions

Call for Scripts: Halloween 2019!

PMRP — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:00:02 +0000

Update: Scripts have been chosen, and we’ll be presenting four creepy tales from around the globe as our Halloween show, Tomes of Terror: Beyond Grimm! Audition signups are now open!

This Halloween PMRP wants spooky, scary and horrifying scripts inspired by folklore and ghost stories from around the world.

Details!

We are looking for original adaptations of existing folk tales, fairy tales, and ghost stories from around the world. In particular, we’re seeking stories that a typical American audience aren’t likely to have seen in other media.
The original stories should be in the public domain.
Adaptations with some revisions, such as gender-swaps and setting changes, are acceptable. (In fact, we encourage diverse perspectives in your story!)
While some humor is fine, we are not looking for parodies.

Specifics:

Please submit scripts in radio drama format. (We will not disqualify scripts that don’t perfectly conform to BBC format, but please make sure they’re easily readable.) This performance uses live Foley performers as well, so remember the sound effects.
Your play should run 22 to 25 minutes.
There is a maximum of 5 voice characters on mic at any one time (we have a small stage). Crowd scenes do not count towards this limit.
Although this is a horror show, gore and adult content should be kept to a reasonable level. PG-13 is fine, R is okay, but NC-17 is right out.
Previously produced material is allowed, provided the author retains the rights to the script.
Up to two submissions from the same author(s) are allowed.
Performance scripts may receive minor revisions in the course of production. We will endeavor to be respectful of authorial voice if that occurs and consult with the playwright(s) when possible. PMRP retains all performance rights including director choice, casting, and sound design.

Scripts need to be received on or before June 1st. Notifications about acceptance will go out by July 1st.

Submissions

Please send your completed script to Michael Lin at michael.tsai.lin@gmail.com. PDF format is preferred, although we will accept .doc files as well.

Please include your contact information (name, e-mail, and phone) as well as a brief (2-3 sentences) summary on the title page.

The Fine Print

If a script is accepted, PMRP will pay the playwright(s) $50 for the rights to produce and perform the script, record our performances, and sell said recordings. Playwrights will receive a digital copy of our recording after completion of post-production. All other script rights (including ownership) remain with the playwrights. As noted previously, scripts may be revised as needed for the performance and PMRP retains all performance rights including director choice, casting, and sound design.

Rights payments will be sent on or before November 15th, 2019.

PMRP is not required to accept any submissions. In the unfortunate occurrence that none of the submissions are accepted, Halloween 2019 will be performed with pre-existing scripts instead.

We look forward to reading your your work!

Chris DeKalb
Producer
PMRP Halloween 2019