DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the third edition of the Et Alia Theater Lab, a program that supports theater creators in the development of their work-in-progress projects. This is part of our 'By the Other' department, dedicated to bringing in new collaborators and incubating their creative process.
As a company that celebrates the voices of international women+ in NYC, our selection process will prioritize applicants who self-identify as (not necessarily both simultaneously):
- women+: cis and trans women, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming individuals, acknowledging all identities historically marginalized in teatro and beyond;
- foreign: anyone whose cultural background is ‘othered’ by the default United Statesian structures, with a special interest in the ones who grew up abroad and experienced immigration and cultural shocks first-hand.
Both our last mainstage show (Until Dark by Federica Borlenghi) and our next one (Blood Orange by Abigail Duclos) were found through this program, and all submissions will be considered for a full production.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: We will select 3 projects to workshop over the course of 2 months. We will provide sessions facilitated by Saviana Stanescu (award-winning playwright, poet, and ARTivist) and performed by experienced actors. At the end of our time together, we will choose one winner. The prize is TBA.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Both scripted plays and experimental/non-scripted project proposals are welcome, as long as the concept is presented in-depth;
- The play/project proposal must be full-length in its final form, even if you haven't reached a full draft yet. For this stage, at least a detailed draft of the full outline is required;
- We have a preference for straight plays over musicals, though both will be considered;
- It must have characters that can be played by international women+.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Besides answering the questions below, you will be asked to provide a 10-15 page sample of the play and the latest version of the full script, OR a detailed outline of the project. We are also requiring a $6 submission fee that will help us cover the program's costs.
DEADLINE: 4/21
TIMELINE:
2/25: Submissions open;
4/21: Submissions close;
5/9: The three finalists are notified;
6/1: Reading of all three projects on Zoom, performed by experienced actors, with individualized feedback sessions;
6/28 and 6/29: In-person workshop of all three projects, performed by experienced actors and led by Saviana Stanescu.
Please note that applicants must be available on 6/1, 6/28, and 6/29 to be eligible for this program.
For questions/concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to us at contact@etaliatheater.com.
DURATION
Jun 1, 2025 -
Jun 29, 2025
SALARY
$0.00 – $0.00
per hour
