Call for Submissions
Deadline to submit: February 14, 2022
Festival date: May 2022
*Make sure you read the information below BEFORE you apply!
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We are excited to announce our plans to host our first event since the lockdown first began in March 2020! Having been away for so long, we couldn't think of a better way to take the stage again than to mount our One-Act Festival, designed to provide you with an opportunity to showcase your work in front of a live audience. Traditionally, we put out calls for scripts and follow up with a search for directors. This time around, we're also opening up submissions to other forms of entertainment. If you have an act (eg. comedian, improv, magician, juggler. etc) then we invite you to apply too!
We are also encouraging you to team up with your friends, colleagues or other theatre lovers to join you. Don't worry, we will also help to round up volunteers to participate in the event.
So if you're an up and coming (or seasoned) playwright, director or performer, take the plunge and apply for your chance to be in our Comeback Festival. If helping out backstage is more your cup of tea, let us know - we welcome you too! (We'll put out crew calls at a later date)
In addition to inviting an in-person audience, we are also going to live stream the event to the delight of those who prefer to enjoy the event from home!
Below you will find all the details about what we have in store. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!
Alex Ragozzino
President, The Oakville Players
How it works
Sign up for a free account*
We launched an online community earlier this year. Sign up for a free account.
*You can also opt to join as a full member for even more benefits!
Apply
Once you've submitted, our selection committee will evaluate your application. Everyone will be notified one way or the other.
Length of each performance
10
Minutes or less
Types of Submissions
Solo
YOU ARE A WRITER OR HAVE AN ACT TO ENTER INTO THE FESTIVAL BUT NEED HELP BUILDING YOUR TEAM.
Team
YOU HAVE SOME OR ALL THE PEOPLE LINED UP TO JOIN YOU TO STAGE THE WORK (eg. Playwright, Producer, Director, Performer(s))
HELPING BRING YOUR WORK TO LIFE
What we provide
Rehearsal Space (limited)
IN PERSON and/or ONLINE
Promotion & Marketing
SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE & DIGITAL ADS
Auditions
PERFORMERS & DIRECTORS
Crew
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, STAGE MANAGER, ASM, LIGHTING & SOUND OPERATORS
Audience
IN PERSON & ONLINE
Community Resources
ONLINE COMMUNITY TO MEET OTHERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING
What we do not provide
Production Expenses/Supplies
While we can help source and offer what we already have, props, wardrobe, set pieces, etc are the responsibility of each team.
Compensation
This is a volunteer run event and organization. We do not provide any form of compensation for rights or expenses.
I M P O R T A N T
Submission Criteria and Requirements
Membership
You DO NOT need to be a paid member of The Oakville Players to enter your script or act for consideration. However, winning entries will be required to upgrade to full members.
For now you can sign up for a FREE FAN CLUB membership.
Content
Submissions are open to anyone and no experience is necessary. Our festival is designed to encourage both newcomers and seasoned theatre lovers to submit their script or acts.
We encourage you to submit any genre or performance type.
Rights
You (or your representative) must have the authority to submit the script or act for consideration.
If awarded a spot in the festival, the submitter agrees to give The Oakville Players permission to present the work live, streamed live and recorded for replays, promotion and archival purposes.
Performance Length
Preferably 10 minutes or less. While we will not rule out longer scripts or acts, our aim is to provide opportunities for more to participate.
Total runtime of the event will be limited.
Venue Suitability
The limitations due to the size of the staging area plus basic lighting and sound setup will be a determining factor in whether or not your script/act is technically suitable for our festival. The stage will likely be 16' x 24'.
We also recommend cast/performer sizes be small as we have limited access to microphones. Ideally, your work will require 4 or less performers.
Team Ready
Though not mandatory, a pre-assembled team of writer(s), director(s), producer(s) and performers will take the pressure off festival organizers in helping to bring your script or act to life. More team submissions also means more scripts/works can potentially be selected as part of the festival.
In other words a team submission will score you points! :)
Vaccination
At this time we require anyone participating in this event be fully vaccinated. This applies to performers, crew and patrons. No exceptions.
Covid-19 Protocols
For the safety of our volunteers and patrons, we intend to adhere to any government imposed mandates, which includes, but not limited to capacity restrictions, social distancing and mask wearing measures. Again, no exceptions.
Membership Sign Up
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
17 and under
$15 /year*
Online Community Access
Discount Offers
Voting Rights
ADULT MEMBERSHIP
18 and older
$20/year*
Online Community Access
Discount Offers
Voting Rights
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
Per household**
$40/year*
Online Community Access
Discount Offers
Voting Rights
FAN CLUB
Free
Not ready to join but want to stay connected? Sign up for a free limited access membership.
*Membership term runs from July 1 to June 30th annually
**For Family Plan, one person signs up initially. They will then be able "share" the membership plan with other family members living in the same household.
Are you interested in sponsoring this event?
Enjoy a mutually beneficial partnership with us! Your contribution will go a long way to support our mission to provide live entertainment in our community.
Brand Visibility
In exchange for monetary or in-kind contributions, we can offer your organization opportunities to showcase your brand through a variety of channels. Social media shoutouts, advertising space in programs, lobby displays and our website are just some of the channels available to feature your brand to our audience and members.
Corporate Hospitality
Sponsors are provided with complimentary tickets to our productions that you can use for yourself or offer to your clients. When possible, exclusive access to "backstage" activities are also available.
The Oakville Players gratefully acknowledge the support of The Oakville Arts Council & The Ontario Trillium Foundation
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