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Warkworth Theatre Group (WTG) is calling on local writers to submit short play scripts for a planned festival to celebrate New Zealand Theatre Month in September this year.
Warkworth Theatre Festival coordinator Sally Knight says local writers are invited to submit short plays (15-20 minutes) to WTG by Tuesday, April 3.
Apart from a time limit, to enable multiple plays to be performed during the festival, there are no limits on topics or formats.
However, writers should think about practical considerations, such as the ease of performance on a small stage with limited set variations.
Submissions will be read by WTGs play-reading group. A final selection of New Zealand plays will feature in the festival to be staged at the Warkworth Town Hall early in September.
Anyone interested in directing or acting is also welcome to step forward as shorter plays are a great training opportunity for both skills.
The idea for theatre month comes from renowned playwright Roger Hall.
He is calling on all theatres big and small from across the country to present a New Zealand work during September.
He is also encouraging presenters, promoters and creators to participate with talks, debates and displays that celebrate the incredible amount of theatre that is created in New Zealand and the high standard to which it is produced.
Interested playwrights, actors or directors should email WTG: warkworththeatregroup@gmail.com.
