Iowa Thespian PlayWorksIowa Thespians is proud to present the third annual Iowa PlayWorks. Any Thespian from the state of Iowa is eligible to submit a play for Iowa PlayWorks. There are two components to the PlayWorks program:
If you have any questions, email our PlayWorks coordinator, Alan Strait, at alan.strait@lewiscentral.org PLAYWRITING INFORMATION
If you are interested in writing a play for the Iowa Thespian PlayWorks program, please check out the information below. Who can submit?
SCRIPT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 14, 2022 |
Process
Script Selection
Theatre professionals will review and critique all play submissions. Based on adjudicator scores, up to two scripts will be selected to be performed in a staged reading with an All-State cast on the Gallagher-Bluedorn stage at the festival.
Staged Reading
An All-State cast will be selected based on the character needs of the chosen play(s). Playwrights will have an opportunity to work with the director and cast members during a virtual read-thru prior to festival. At festival, playwrights will assist the director in the rehearsal process with the actors before the performance on the Gallagher-Bluedorn stage.
Staged Reading Process
- Write a one-act play. A one-act play for PlayWorks should be between 10-30 minutes. One page often translates to one minute, but is not an exact measurement.
- Make sure the play is formatted in a similar way to this example: Playwriting Format
- Submit your play via the form below by September 14, 2022
- The plays will be read by a panel of judges and feedback will be provided for the play. Winners will be announced by October 1
Script Selection
Theatre professionals will review and critique all play submissions. Based on adjudicator scores, up to two scripts will be selected to be performed in a staged reading with an All-State cast on the Gallagher-Bluedorn stage at the festival.
Staged Reading
An All-State cast will be selected based on the character needs of the chosen play(s). Playwrights will have an opportunity to work with the director and cast members during a virtual read-thru prior to festival. At festival, playwrights will assist the director in the rehearsal process with the actors before the performance on the Gallagher-Bluedorn stage.
Staged Reading Process
- The student playwright will workshop the selected script(s) with theatre professionals
- A virtual rehearsal(s) will be held prior to festival for the student playwright to work with the staged reading creative team and actors
- At festival, the student playwright will participate in the in-person staged reading rehearsal.
- The student playwright will be honored during the All-State Staged Reading on the Gallagher-Bluedorn stage
ALL-STATE STAGED READING INFORMATION
Prior to festival, a cast of student actors from around the state will be selected to participate in the festival performance. During festival, the selected actors will work with a theatre professional to prepare for the performance. The staged reading will be performed for the full festival delegation on the Saturday of festival.
NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-STATE STAGED READING. The creative team will work with troupe directors to select cast members based on the characters needed. This character breakdown will be determined after the selected script(s) is determined. The creative team may arrange a pre-festival virtual read-thru to familiarize the actors with the script before in-person rehearsals/performance at festival.
If you are a student interested in performing in the staged reading, you are encouraged to have your troupe director email our PlayWorks coordinator, Alan Strait, at alan.strait@lewiscentral.org with your information. This will help the creative team as they recruit actors.
OUR GOAL IS TO GET AS MANY SCHOOLS AS POSSIBLE INVOLVED IN THE ALL-STATE STAGED READING!
Prior to festival, a cast of student actors from around the state will be selected to participate in the festival performance. During festival, the selected actors will work with a theatre professional to prepare for the performance. The staged reading will be performed for the full festival delegation on the Saturday of festival.
NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-STATE STAGED READING. The creative team will work with troupe directors to select cast members based on the characters needed. This character breakdown will be determined after the selected script(s) is determined. The creative team may arrange a pre-festival virtual read-thru to familiarize the actors with the script before in-person rehearsals/performance at festival.
If you are a student interested in performing in the staged reading, you are encouraged to have your troupe director email our PlayWorks coordinator, Alan Strait, at alan.strait@lewiscentral.org with your information. This will help the creative team as they recruit actors.
OUR GOAL IS TO GET AS MANY SCHOOLS AS POSSIBLE INVOLVED IN THE ALL-STATE STAGED READING!
