September Salons
The DFW Salon is Sept. 20th and will feature SECOND SON by Lon Rogers. The Austin Salon is Sept. 26th and will feature NEVER DO HARM by Raymond V. Whelan. Read more for complete details . . .
FronteraFest 2011 Applications Available
It’s that time again! Applications for FronteraFest 2011 are now available. ScriptWorks members should receive applications in via mail, but if they can also be downloaded here or from the Hyde Park Theatre website. If you'd like a hard copy sent to you contact christi-at-scriptworks.org. There’s an “early bird” discount if you apply before October 1 and the application deadline is November 1st. ScriptWorks members may apply for Short Fringe Commissions and receive up to $200 to produce your piece.
Dramatis Personae Workshop: FronteraFest 101, a primer in self-producing for the fringe
FRONTERAFEST 101 A primer in self-producing for the fringe, a workshop taught by Christina J. Moore WHEN: Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 pm WHERE: Hyde Park Theatre 511 W. 43rd St. COST: $5 ASW members; $10 general INFO/RESERVATIONS: christi-at-scriptworks.org ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This workshop, led by ScriptWorks Executive Director and FronteraFest Producer Christina J. Moore, will guide participants through the process of preparing a piece for FronteraFest. From resources for finding actors, directors, and rehearsal space to the ins and outs of the technical rehearsal, we'll cover it all.
Annual Meet N Greet August 29th
Sunday, August 29th 5:30-7:30pm The Vortex, 2307 Manor Rd. (map) Members and their families, as well as area playwrights, actors, directors, designers, technicians, and those interested in finding out more about ScriptWorks are invited to the 13th Annual Meet N Greet. This is our annual party to kick-off the new year, welcome new members, swap summer triumphs and tribulations, and get informed about programming in the coming year. The event is free and open to all. We'll will provide libations and attendees are invited to bring their favorite finger food to the potluck. (At 8pm, all are invited to attend the Vortex production of B-boy bluez by ScriptWorks Core Alum Zell Miller, III.) This party has no narrative through-line and no inciting incident, so drop by anytime and rub elbows and egos with the local bards.
ASW Benefit Performance of The Virgin with 10,000 Arrows
July 18th, 2:00pm Austin Playhouse, Larry L. King Theatre Penn Field, 3601 S. Congress Ave. Debutantes & Vagabonds, an Austin non-profit theater company, proudly presents the theatrical premiere of The Virgin w/ 10,000 Arrows written by member Jason Tremblay and directed by Francisco Rodriguez.The production received funding from ASW's Finer Point Fund for new play production and to help us replenish the fund, D&V is donating proceeds from the July 18th matinee to Austin Script Works. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for students and starving artists.