ATNW Song Submission Call: The Writer’s Room at the Laurie Beechman
ATNW is currently seeking song submissions from new musicals for the next edition of The Writer’s Room, taking place at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on May 22 at 7pm
What We’re Looking For
Uptempo songs preferred (midtempo submissions will also be considered)
No ballads at this time
Songs may be from a new musical or submitted as standalone pieces
All songs must be under 4 minutes in length
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To be considered, please submit the following:
Song files via Dropbox, Google Drive, or YouTube (links only)
Please do not attach large audio or video files via email
Up to 2 songs per submission
A PDF of the lyrics for each song
If submitting from a musical, include up to 100 words of context per song
Ensure all songwriters (music and lyrics) are clearly credited
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Submission deadline: Friday, April 17th
Notification of selected writers: By April 24th
For Selected Writers
Selected songs will be featured alongside work by other emerging musical theatre writers.
Required Dates/Times:
Show: May 22nd at 7:00pm
Tech: May 22nd 4:30-5:30pm
Sitzprobe Rehearsal: May 20th 3pm-6pm
Rehearsal with Singer: May 14th 4pm-7pm
Won’t be needed entire rehearsal
If there is a conflict you may rehearse on your own time at writers expense
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A music director/pianist, as well as bass and drums (guitar considered, as needed)
One rehearsal with piano and assigned singers
One rehearsal with band and assigned singers
Professional video footage of the performance (shared after the event)
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Writers may accompany their own work on piano, guitar, or drums if desired
Additional instrumentation is welcome at the writer’s expense
Additional musicians must attend the band rehearsal & tech
Songwriters may not perform as vocalists on their own songs
Casting
Part of ATNW’s mission is to feature Actor Therapy alumni alongside outside professional actors. For selected songs, we will provide a curated group of performers for writers to choose from, and we are also open to additional casting ideas as needed, including performers from outside the Actor Therapy community.
We ask selected writers to collaborate with us on casting, while the writer(s) will have final approval over who performs their song.
