To coincide with Valentine's Day, we're asking writers for their personal take on cupid's little concoction - the romantic, the not so romantic, the fantasy and the reality. Be funny, profound, absurd or sad but give us a fifteen minute piece of drama that tackles the theme of Valentine's Day, love and romance.

Every play submitted will be read by Little Pieces of Gold's producer and two readers. A short-list is then made and circulated amongst our eight directors who will then make their selection. If your play is selected it is then assigned a director who will cast, rehearse and direct your piece to performance standard. We would be hugely grateful if you could stick to the following guidelines. Thank you.

 Guidelines

1. Your play must be no longer than 15 mins duration.

2. We cannot accept extracts, adaptations or monologues.

3. We can only accommodate very basic sound/lighting.  No sets or 'effects'. Our time will be extremely limited in regard to technical rehearsals so writers, please really adhere to this.

4. Your piece must not have been staged in the UK ( if it's had a reading that's fine).

5.  U.K. writers only.

6. Attach your work in a PDF or Word document.

7. Please include a very short synopsis of the play and a brief writer's bio.

8. Cast should be limited to 6 actors.

8. Please mention where you heard about the showcase.

Unfortunately, due to lack of people power it is impossible to give feedback unless your play has been short-listed. We hope you will understand.

Also, this is a non-profit, voluntary initiative and so again, unfortunately, there is no payment or reimbursement of expenses.

Many thanks indeed to all the writers who have taken the time to submit their work to us.

Writers' deadline  December 20th, 2011 

please send your work to Suzette Coon, producer, Little Pieces of Gold

 

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