Earlier in the year we teamed up with Capital Theatre Festival to look for an exciting piece of new writing to be transferred from our scratch nights to the festival. We had dozens of fantastic submissions and have chosen Joy Child by Christopher Adams, it will be presented as a full rehearsed reading at MAC on Saturday 23rd November at 4pm. You can read more about Christopher, his play and how to get involved if you’re an actor on the Capital Theatre Website. Thank you to all of the playwrights who submitted their work to Theatre Exchange as part of this process.
We have opportunities for actors and directors in November 2013, January and April 2014.
SUBMISSIONS FOR NOVEMBER – NOW OPEN
Writers: please go to the writers link above for submission guidelines.
If you would like to take part on Monday 18th November for the event at The Old Joint Stock please send us an email with your Spotlight link (actors) or CV/online profile (Directors) to theatreexchange@hotmail.co.uk
We will be in touch with everyone after the submission deadline on Sunday 10th November.
We will rehearse from 5.30pm and present rehearsed readings at 8pm, there will be a guest speaker and the opportunity to plug any upcoming shows/events after the readings. We finish off with a bit of networking in the bar and you are welcome to invite as many people as you like.
This is a voluntary position and for taking part you will receive a free ticket for a show of your choice at The Old Joint Stock, a discount card for the Old Joint Stock Theatre and 1/2 a days free rehearsal space (subject to availability) after the event.
We also run occasional WORKSHOPS. . .
Firstly a HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported Theatre Exchange so far. We’re entering a new phase from November 2013 which means a changes are afoot. Our focus, as always, is to support and facilitate the growth of theatre in our region. We will showcase new writing extracts performed by professional actors, provide a platform to plug your upcoming shows and have a guest speaker at each event. The difference being that we will operate on a quarterly basis and visit other venues as well as The Old Joint Stock.
We will hold four events:
November 2013: The Old Joint Stock , Birmingham
January 2014: Theatre Absolute, Coventry
April 2014: Birmingham REP, Birmingham
Summer 2014: SHOWCASE. At a venue tbc we will have a producers showcase with 30 minute extracts of new writing; one chosen piece from each of the three events.
So a little healthy competition and the opportunity to take the pieces further.
We’re very excited about this venture and hope you will be too. Submissions for the November event will be opening soon so if you haven’t already please join our mailing list to keep updated.
Hope you’re all having a great summer. We’re still on our August break but wanted to let you know about our next event at 7.30pm on Monday 16th September at The Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre.
There will be new writing extracts, the opportunity to promote your own work or find new collaborators and socialise (if you fancy it . . )
If you would like to submit a script, act or direct on the night click on Actors and Directors or Writers for how to get involved.
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Hope you’re all enjoying the weather, just a reminder that Theatre Exchange July is happening tomorrow night.Scratch performances 14 actors, 4 directors, 4 pieces of new writing. Showcased at 8pm. ShareInvolved in a project or production? Come along and tell us all about it, feel free to bring flyers and hang them on our washing line. To celebrate Birmingham Fest we have invited performers to showcase 2 minute excerpts from their upcoming shows. This will replace our usual guest speaker spot. And…..we have the wonderful Robert Harper of BareFiction Theatre as guest host, just thought we’d mix it up. So come along, grab a beer, it’d be great to see you there. Aimee, Tim and (guest host) Rob. |
Tonight we’ll be in the function room at The Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Snapshot rehearsed readings, networking and guest speaker Debra Davis from City TV Birmingham.
All welcome.
No booking required and it’s a pay what you can night!
Application/submission deadline:
Writers: Sunday 9th June 6pm.
Actors and Directors: Monday 10th June 12pm.
What’s it all about? watch our promo to find out.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Also, there’s still a few places remaining on the voice workshop with Simon Ratcliffe (BSA, RSC). Monday 3rd June 6.30pm-8.30pm, £12. Book a place
The workshops are in Voice (2 hrs) and Meisner (1 week). To find out more click on this link or email us. There is no subscription fee, we’re open to participants from all over the UK and there are discounts for Equity members.
If this proves popular we’ll organise more, so even if you can’t make it we’d be grateful if you’d spread the word.
If you have questions come and see us on Monday at The Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre at 7.30pm or tweet us, facebook us, email us…etc…
Theatre Exchange is in discussions with Capital Theatre Festival to select one piece of work from the ongoing Monday meetings and programme a full rehearsed reading at the Festival, which is scheduled to take place from 20-24 November 2013. This opportunity is subject to funding, but if you would like your work to be considered, please apply via the monthly Theatre Exchange call-out.
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