An Interview with Corey Ralston: One Act Play Competition
Have you ever thought about writing a play, or seeing your work performed in front of an audience? This might be your big chance.
Corey Ralston is an old and dear friend of mine. We co-edited the school newspaper together back in junior high. Corey's now a Renaissance man back in my hometown: a journalist, a photographer (he took my author photographs), an actor, a director. He's also heading up a one-act play competition that will result in five winning plays being performed by an accomplished acting company.
I interviewed Corey about this opportunity.
This is a one-act play competition. What are the rules?
The Kings Players in Hanford, CA are looking for any genre of one act plays. They should have a minimal set as it will be black box and no more than 20 minutes in length. It would be preferable if there were no more than 4-5 actors in the play.
What's the deadline?
Deadline is September 1. But the sooner the better.
How do people submit entries?
People can email entries to coreyralston at gmail.com.
What rights or payment are involved?
We are offering no royalties but a chance for new work to be performed onstage.
Is there anything that you would like to see--or something you have seen too much of?
Although Comedies are great. It would be very neat to see more mystery, fantasy and thriller type scripts.
When and where will the plays be performed?
As part of our Theater Company's 50th (Golden) Anniversary season we are going to reserve two weekends for the showing of the plays. We hope to select at least five scripts and if there is a ton of great material this may turn into an annual event.
Since entries may come from all over the country and the world, is there a way for writers to see their performed work online?
That is entirely possible. And I will do more research into that idea.
Is there anything else you want to say?
It is rare that new material gets a chance to be performed and we really feel there are a lot of untapped resources and we want to help bring your vision to our stage.
Thanks, Corey!
If you have any questions about the competition or want to submit an entry, you can contact Corey at coreyralston at gmail.com. Break a leg!
Corey Ralston is an old and dear friend of mine. We co-edited the school newspaper together back in junior high. Corey's now a Renaissance man back in my hometown: a journalist, a photographer (he took my author photographs), an actor, a director. He's also heading up a one-act play competition that will result in five winning plays being performed by an accomplished acting company.
I interviewed Corey about this opportunity.
This is a one-act play competition. What are the rules?
The Kings Players in Hanford, CA are looking for any genre of one act plays. They should have a minimal set as it will be black box and no more than 20 minutes in length. It would be preferable if there were no more than 4-5 actors in the play.
What's the deadline?
Deadline is September 1. But the sooner the better.
How do people submit entries?
People can email entries to coreyralston at gmail.com.
What rights or payment are involved?
We are offering no royalties but a chance for new work to be performed onstage.
Is there anything that you would like to see--or something you have seen too much of?
Although Comedies are great. It would be very neat to see more mystery, fantasy and thriller type scripts.
When and where will the plays be performed?
As part of our Theater Company's 50th (Golden) Anniversary season we are going to reserve two weekends for the showing of the plays. We hope to select at least five scripts and if there is a ton of great material this may turn into an annual event.
Since entries may come from all over the country and the world, is there a way for writers to see their performed work online?
That is entirely possible. And I will do more research into that idea.
Is there anything else you want to say?
It is rare that new material gets a chance to be performed and we really feel there are a lot of untapped resources and we want to help bring your vision to our stage.
Thanks, Corey!
If you have any questions about the competition or want to submit an entry, you can contact Corey at coreyralston at gmail.com. Break a leg!
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