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READERS' THEATRE OF NEW WORKS

Dear Artists:

Thank you for inquiring about the Readers’ Theatre of New Works, a component of the 2013 National

Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) to be held July 29 - August 3, 2013 in Winston-Salem, NC.

One of the integral components of the Festival is the Readers’ Theatre of New Works. The series is

designed to showcase the work of minority playwrights plays. Garland Lee Thompson, Executive

and Artistic Director of the Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop, is the curator of the series.

The series is made up of two components.

New Plays At High Noon

Theatre Conversations At Midnight. Seating is limited

at the Midnight readings.

Submission guidelines for the Readers Theatre of New Works

will be posted at a later date.

For further information, please contact Garland Lee Thompson at 212.281-8832.

E-mail: playrite@earthlink.net For additional information about the Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop visit

their web site: http://www.fsww.org/

NBTF FILM FEST

Dear Artists:

Thank you for inquiring about the NBTF Film Fest, a component of the 2013 National Black Theatre

Festival® (NBTF) to be held July 29 - August 3, 2013 in Winston-Salem, NC.

This event recognizes independent filmmakers for their enormous contributions to the industry.

African Americans have long made a profound change in the landscape of cinematic expression.

Many of these changes are due to the hard work and dedication of African American artists behind

the camera.

Below is information on how to submit materials for the NBTF Film Fest. Please be aware of all

deadline dates because they differ for each component.

DEADLINE: NBTF Film Fest submissions must be received by May 1, 2013 at 5:00pm.

In order for NBTF to notify you promptly, each submission package must include the following:

A formal letter of introduction clearly stating the following:

- Name of presenter, address, city, state, zip code, office numbers (phone/fax), e-mail

A DVD of the complete film short (30 minutes or less) submitted to NBTF office

Film synopsis

Printed reviews of film. Identify the publication (s). Send copies only

Highlight of celebrity performers

A $25.00 submission fee to cover administrative expenses.

Send all submission materials in a complete package to:

Attn: Selection Committee

National Black Theatre Festival®

P.O. Box 95

Winston-Salem, NC 27102 -0095

LARRY LEON HAMLIN SOLO PERFORMANCE SERIES

Dear Artists:

Thank you for inquiring about the Larry Leon Hamlin Solo Performance Series (LLHSPS), a component

of the 2013 National Black Theatre Festival® (NBTF) to be held July 29 - August 3, 2013 in Winston-

Salem, NC.

The Larry Leon Hamlin Solo Performance Series (LLHSPS) is dedicated and named in honor of the

NBTF founder, focus is exclusively on historical biographies. The objective of the series is to provide

a medium for professional artists to expose their work to presenters and sponsors seeking

entertainment for their schools, institutions, and organizations. The series serves as an educational

tool by bringing to life, through theatre, the biographies of known and unknown African Americans.

Below is information regarding the submission guidelines for the Larry Leon Hamlin Solo Performance

Series. Please be aware of all deadline dates as they differ for each component.

DEADLINE: LLHSPS submissions must be received by January 31, 2013 at 5:00pm.

In order for NBTF to notify you promptly, each submission package must include the following:

A formal letter of introduction clearly stating the following:

- Producer’s name, address, city, state, zip code, phone numbers (home, office, cell), e-mail

- Writer’s name, address, city, state, zip code, phone numbers (home, office, cell), e-mail

- Director’s name, address, city, state, zip code, phone numbers (home, office, cell), e-mail

A DVD of the complete play submitted to NBTF office.

Play synopsis

?Works-in-progress or projects that have not been fully mounted before an audience will not be

accepted.

The show must be based on a historical character (living or dead)

The show must be 60 minutes or less.

Printed reviews of play. Identify the publication(s). Send copies only.

Identify celebrity performers.

A $25.00 submission fee to cover administrative expenses.

We encourage you to invite a Festival representative

to see your production.

Send all submission materials in a complete package to:

Attn: Selection Committee

National Black Theatre Festival

P.O. Box 95

Winston-Salem, NC 27102 - 0095

Printed information will become the property of the National Black Theatre Festival®. If you would like

your DVD returned, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope.