the Obsidian Theatre Festival - the Obsidian Theatre Festival

the OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL

BLACK STORIES // NEW STAGE

Production Description

the OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL is seeking Black composers, directors, lyricists, producers and playwrights for its upcoming theatre festival February 2021.



DUE DATE

November 17, 2020 (applications accepted on a rolling basis)



SUBMISSION DETAILS

Playwrights: Qualified submissions range from 10-60 minutes in approximate length.

Producers and producing organizations: Organizations may apply to produce a segment of the festival.

Directors: BIPOC directors with experience in theatre, musical theatre, and/or multimedia.

Lyricists and Composers: Seeking musical theatre, pop, jazz, and soul compositions by Black artists to be featured cabaret style.



ABOUT the OBSIDIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL

It is the mission of the Obsidian Theatre Festival to feature the work of exciting Black voices, and illuminate the rich diversity of experiences relevant to the African diaspora in America.



Our purpose is to entertain, educate and provoke the thoughtful consideration of a broad theatrical audience, while normalizing the panoply of Black American culture.

Filming in Detroit and other locations



COMPENSATION

Selected playwrights/lyricists/composers will be paid a royalty stipend.

Paid contracts available for directors.

DETAILS

Seeking talent: Nationwide (United States)

Submissions Instructions:

All submissions must be sent via Google Form, available at this link. https://forms.gle/aGFWBgu25QLsjSie7.

Calls and emails will not be accepted.

The Obsidian Theatre Festival accepts applicants of every identity, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, HIV serostatus, disability, height, weight, veteran status, marital status, or economic class.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of every identity.

Please visit www.obsidianfest.org for more details