Aloha Performing Arts Company

2/18/08
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jerry Tracy or Sam Valenti, 808-322-9924

SCRIPTS SOUGHT FOR 15TH ANNUAL ORIGINAL PLAY FESTIVAL

Aloha Performing Arts Company has announced its request for new, unpublished scripts for its 15th annual Original Play Festival, which will be presented August 13 through 17, 2008 at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu. Scripts of any length and on any subject will be accepted through postmark date May 23, 2008.

Entries must be typewritten, bound, with sequentially numbered pages. Each script must be accompanied by a list of characters and a brief description of the play. Three copies of each script, including character list and description, are required, to expedite the selection committee's evaluation process. SCRIPTS SHOULD NOT CONTAIN THE PLAYWRIGHT'S NAME. One separate cover sheet with the play's title and the playwright's name, address, phone numbers, and email address must be included, unattached to the bound scripts, to insure anonymity in evaluation and selection. Musical entries must be accompanied by three performance quality cassette tapes or CDs with voice tracks.

The plays chosen will be mounted as staged readings, with minimal rehearsal, simple technical presentation, and actors holding scripts. Musicals will be presented concert style. All entry materials should be sent to: APAC OPF XV, P.O. Box 794, Kealakekua, HI 96750. The committee's official selections will be made by mid June; notifications will be sent by late June; auditions for actor/readers will be held in early July; rehearsal be be conducted from mid July through mid August, and the festival will be presented Wednesday through Saturday, August 13 through 16, 2008. A wrapup discussion will be held Sunday, August 17. For more information, call the APAC office at 808-322-9924.