Times Square International Theatre Festival Call for Submissions

For any writer who has ever wanted to see their name up over the hot lights of Broadway; you know you have to start somewhere. New York City welcomes all comers but it will chew you up, spit you out, and won't think twice about it unless you've got some kind of plan. Finding a way to get your name out amidst the relative insular nature of the off and off-off Broadway communities can be rough.

One sure way to break into the business is by having your work showcased in a festival. A new festival to the block, the Times Square International Theatre Festival ; is now accepting submissions from writers for work.

According to reports the First Annual Times Square International Theatre Festival (TSITF) is accepting submissions for their January 16-22, 2012 season.

TSITF promise to "kick off the New Year with stimulating National and International theatrical performances in the most exciting city in the World; New York City!"

As far as a working ethos, the Time Square International Theater Festival indicate that they are dedicated to "challenging the status quo, presenting work that exhibits artistic excellence and invention and innovation in all of it's aspects, and work that offers new ways of seeing and being, as both artists and as global citizens."

Sounds pretty huge. Almost Occupy Wall Street worthy.

In order to facilitate people getting into the Big Apple who might not otherwise have the resources, TSITF encourages "reciprocal collaboration of art by encouraging participants to join forces and learn from each other. TSITF produces projects that integrate genres and art forms, break with traditional forms of representation, and develop democratic and cross-cultural conversation." They also allow that "through the practice of collaboration, a group of artists working together can have a significant impact upon both contemporary theater and the world at large."

TSITF will make it possible for an assortment of plays and performance pieces to be seen in the heart of Broadway that might not have had the opportunity otherwise. TSITF will offer companies of limited resources, but great artistic merit, the opportunity to show their art in the heart of the theatre capital of the world!

Applications will be accepted through November 17th, 2011. The application, which is available at www.tsitf.com includes a $20 fee, cover letter, company biography, a copy of the script, and a DVD/video tape (if available). For more information visit www.tsitf.com.
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www.tsitf.com