The BIG SHOULDERS FESTIVAL celebrates the spirit of our great city of Chicago. This festival gives Chicago artists an opportunity to tell original stories about the best city in the world, my kind of town, sweet home Chicago! The evening of short pieces features the hardest working theater community- all pieces are written, directed, and acted by Chicago artists. Writers Wanted: American Theater Company is producing their 7th annual BIG SHOULDERS FESTIVAL- a short play festival centered around our incredible city. It is a one-night performance of short original plays about Chicago by Chicago writers- directed and performed by Chicago artists. The Fest will take place on May 12, 2009 at 7:30pm at ATC. Text Requirements: no more than 10 minutes long (yes, it can be shorter). The subject matter has to somehow involve Chicago. Example: set in a Chicago neighborhood, landmark or a character is from Chicago. But those are only suggestions- use your imagination. There are no limitations. The script can be historical, present day, a monologue, 2-hander, etc… Deadline: all submissions must be received by March 15, 2009. Please include your contact information so you can be reached if your script is selected. The winner will be rewarded a cash prize and bragging rights. Otherwise, there is no pay involved and no submission fee. Scripts will not be returned. Email submissions to litdepartment@atcweb.org. or mail your script to: |