Atlantis Playmakers

For ten years Atlantis Playmakers has produced works from playwrights around the world. In 2008, we are expanding our new works program to include an entire cycle of plays, "The Sin Cycle." Every month begining in January, a new sin or two will be announced as the topic for that month's entries. Each topic will have a specific deadline, but all will follow the guidelines below.

Please FOLLOW the guidelines. We receive hundreds and hundreds of scripts each year and unfortunately cannot consider works for this PlayFEST if they don't meet the requirements.

Selections - scripts may be selected for readings throughout the winter and spring, and/or for full production in the SAS PlayFEST. A minimum of seven entries will be chosen for the final "Sin Cycle" in the SAS PlayFEST (summer 2008). Please read ALL the guidelines and make sure that your script is topical.

Please note, individual themes have specific deadlines. Email entries must be received by midnight on the deadline date. Snail mail entries must be postmarked on the deadline date.

"Sin Cycle" topics will be announced on February 1, March 1, April 1 and May 1.
Entry deadlines are February 15, March 15, April 15 and May 15 respectively.

1) Actor limit - the SAS PlayFEST is an ensemble piece. As such, we will cast only three men and three women to play all roles in all entries. It is highly recommended that you limit your characters from two to five.
2) Time limit - Submissions must run no more than fifteen minutes long.
3) Set limit - Simple sets are recommended.

4) Submissions MUST be unproduced, staged readings are OK. We define a staged reading to include all of the following: actors on-book, volunteering their tme or receiving a small stipend, no set, no costumes, and the audience does not pay to view the reading.
5) Do not send a bio, resume, quotes from critics or other propaganda. We don't read them. We only read the scripts, and we don't even look at your name until after your script has been selected. Seriously. After we select your script, then we'll want to hear all about you.
6) Selected works MUST have their world premiere at the SAS PlayFEST.
7) All production rights for the plays revert to the playwright after the Festival, Atlantis Playmakers merely has the right to produce the premiere.
8) Due to the high level of entries, we are not able to offer individual critiques. Unused scripts are recycled.

FORMAT:
Entries must be typed, and include a cover page with the playwright's name, address, phone, and e-mail. You do not need to use a specific script program. Old fashioned typing is fine.

BY MAIL: Please mail hard copy submissions to 4611 Monroe St Hollywood FL 33021

SUBMIT BY EMAIL: Word format ONLY to kdb@AtlantisPlaymakers.com. If we cannot open the file, we simply cannot accept the entry.

Please do not send entries based on other topics. They cannot be considered at this time.