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Accepting Submissions for the

9TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL

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October 16 & 17, 2020
The Warner International Playwrights Festival recognizes the work of emerging and established playwrights from across the country and around the globe.  The Festival gives playwrights a forum for production of their one-act plays that engage and entertain audiences through exploration of the human experience and the human spirit. 

CALL FOR SCRIPTS

Please read submission policy carefully: 
  1. We invite playwrights to submit plays via electronic script submissions, in standard Samuel French playwriting format - 12 point font, character name centered or 3.5 inches from left margin, 1” margin all around.  Plays should be emailed to:  warnersubmissions@gmail.com 
  2. Submitted plays should be one-act plays of no less than 12 and no more than 30 pages long, not including your cover page.
  3. Submissions will be limited to the first 150 scripts received.
  4. Scripts will be accepted internationally but must be written in English. 
  5. Previously produced scripts are accepted. 
  6. There is no submission fee.
  7. Please remove all playwright identification from the script including name, mailing address and telephone/e-mail.
  8. In the body of the email include: 
    1. Script Name
    2. Playwright Name
    3. Playwright Email
    4. Playwright Telephone Number
    5. Playwright postal mailing address. 
  9. Please do not send a synopsis or playwright resume.
  10. Only one submission per playwright will be accepted.   Scripts will not be returned.
  11. If your play is selected, you will be notified, via email, of the readers’ selection on/about August 1.
  12. Selected scripts will receive minimal-set (table, 4 chairs, 2 cubes), minimal-tech production (lights up, lights down, 2 sound cues) production.  Please be sure your play will adhere to these parameters for production.
  13. Selected playwrights receive two free tickets to the festival.
  14. Selected playwrights are invited to attend the festival by their own means.  Accommodation recommendations are available. 
  15. To be considered for the Warner International Playwrights Festival scripts must be RECEIVED by 11:50pm Eastern Standard Time on Ferbuary 15; late entries will not be read.
  16. For additional information, contact warnersubmissions@gmail.com​

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 The historic Warner Theatre is pleased to bring world class concerts and theatrical events to the Torrington, CT area.

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Two hours before each performance or regularly:
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Tuesday - Friday:     10 AM - 6 PM
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Email: boxoffice@warnertheatre.org
Phone: (860) 489-7180
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Personal Responsibility Statement: The Warner Theatre prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment for the Northwest Connecticut region.
Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.


Performance run times are an estimate only.  Most performances are live in nature and therefore run times are subject to change without notice.

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68 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790 |
 (860) 489.7180
  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Board of Directors >
        • Annual Report 2017 - 2018
        • Annual Report 2016 - 2017
        • Annual Report 2015 - 2016
        • Technical Specifications
        • Annual Report 2014 - 2015
        • Annual Report 2013 - 2014
        • Strategic Plan
      • History
    • Staff Openings
    • COVID Response
  • Stage Company
    • 12th Annual International Playwrights Festival Submission Information
    • UPCOMING AUDITIONS
    • Costume Shop
  • Buy Now
    • Your Experience >
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        • 2022 Events >
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      • Nancy Marine Studio Theatre
      • Warner Main Stage
    • Concerts
    • Dance Performances
    • Daytime Performances
    • Movie Showings
    • Metropolitan Opera Performance Simulcast
    • School Performances
    • Warner Special Events
    • Stage Company Performances
    • Gift Certificates
  • Education
    • Performance Lab
    • Warner Camp
    • Community Programs
  • Donate Now
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