Cincinnati New Light Festival play reading series will return for three days of readings in fall 2008, says Taylore Mahogany Scott. This year the spotlight will be on local playwrights and Scott puts out a call to artists.

Scott, a fine actress currently living back home in the Lone Star state, was based for a time in Cincinnati, came up with the idea last year and pulled together ensembles for a marathon readings of August Wilson’s Century Cycle of 10 plays about the African-American experience.

“The three-day event aims to celebrate, nurture, and increase the talent and participation of playwrights, actors, directors, and varied artists of minority backgrounds (as defined by race, nationality, gender, age, and disability). 

“It will highlight local published and unpublished playwrights, ages 12 and up, who would like to have their plays read before an audience. Plays will be chosen based on their ability to attract assorted audiences and represent the current and changing cultural diversity apparent throughout Cincinnati. 

“It is the goal of the festival to encourage artists to discover new elements of their own humanity through varied artistic vehicles, which in turn, allows audiences to do the same.”

Submission is free. Guidelines below.

Eligibility:    age 12 and up

Length: 10 minute minimum; 90 minute maximum

Characters:     10 or less (please include character descriptions – race, gender, age, etc.)

Contact Info:   Please include name, age, minority status, phone, mailing/email address

Deadline:       July 1, 2008 (response time: 3-4 weeks)

Submissions should be sent to the mailing or email (Word format) addresses listed below. 

 

Cincinnati New Light Festival          

c/o League of Cincinnati Theatres

1317 Main Street        &lines:

Entries must be postmarked by July 1. Actors and directors are encouraged to submit headshots and resumes if they would like to participate in the festival.  Selected entrants will be notified on or before August 1, 2008. 

A required meet-and-greet event for participants will be announced after selection notification is made.  Festival dates, ticket prices, and location will be announced shortly.  Donations will gladly be accepted and refreshments will be provided.  For more information, visit www.freewebs.com/cincinnatinewlightfestival or www.myspace.com/cincinnatinewlight or call (561) 809-0596.

Scott says anyone who has “any ideas or suggestions, or knows someone who is interested in submitting, sponsoring, or donating, please send me the contact information.”