READERS SERIES
The Readers Series provides a platform for new and established playwrights and screenwriters to have their new and unproduced scripts read to audiences prior to going to full production.
The Series is an avenue for the writer to have live feedback on script content, storyline, and/or character(s) development. Also, this is an opportunity to train new writers how to market their work and interact with audiences in discussing their scripts.
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE READERS' SERIES
NLP will accept new and unproduced works for the Readers Series. If the script has been produced and the writer has made major edits and rewrites, we will accept those scripts for the Series.
We are asking authors that submit scripts for the Readers Series to obtain copyrights for their work.
All scripts are read by the Artistic Director of NLP only. If the script is complete and ready for the Series, the Artistic Director will contact the author about securing performance rights for the Readers Series prior to any copies being made and given to the actors participating in the reading.
Once the reading is completed on the new work. The script is destroyed. Therefore, if you submit a script for the Series please make sure you retain the original and only submit a copy.
-- please put in the subject line "Readers Series".
If you decide to "snail" mail your script, please submit to: New Life Productions, 128 Windridge Road, Columbia, SC 29223.
Format for the Readers Series
No more than two scripts/plays are read (depending on the script length) at the monthly series. At each reading a different writer is highlighted. Writers are encouraged to attend the readings -- this is for you to filter questions and/or comments from the audience.
In the event a writer cannot attend their reading, comment cards from the audiences will be completed and forwarded to the writer.
The Readers Series will be held on a monthly basis on the weekends -- free and open to the general public. However, we do encourage donations at the conclusion of the readings.
