Writing Submission Guidelines

In-Person Chicago Staged Reading Guidelines

Length

  • 60-90 pages long with any number of acts.  An intermission is not required.
  • Ideally the work will feature trans and/or nonbinary characters/themes, however if you have a work you are very proud of and would like to have a chance to see it read aloud, please send that in as well and we'd be happy to have a consider it!

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Technicolor Play Festival Guidelines

Length

Your work should be 8-10 minutes long.   When in doubt, go for 8-10 pages!

 

Tips and Tricks for Zoom Readings

The Technicolor Play Festival will be recorded and performed on Zoom.  Below are a series of guidelines to help you edit your work to effectively fit a Zoom reading.

  • No overlapping dialogue
  • Limit music to per-recorded material or eliminate entirely
  • Clarify which stage directions should be read aloud
    • Use parentheses to indicate what you do not want read
  • Be open to creative solutions to make your vision work in this unique medium!

 

Questions?  Reach out to us using the form below!