[호주유학/호주어학연수]영자신문 - Expat Theater Group Declares Urgent Call for Submissions

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[호주유학/호주어학연수]영자신문 - Expat Theater Group Declares Urgent Call for Submissions

Expat Theater Group Declares Urgent Call for Submissions

Seoul Players artistic director Tracy Boulter directs participants in last year’s Night of the 1000 Plays. The expat theater group this week issued an urgent call for submissions in the face of a lag in interest from experienced and aspiring writers. / Courtesy of Hong Ki-bum

By Bryan Kay
Staff Reporter

The Seoul Players expat theater group has issued an urgent call to experienced and aspiring writers to submit scripts for its upcoming show Night of the 1000 Plays.

With the deadline for submissions fast approaching, organizers have revealed that the level of interest from writers has so far been disappointing.

But Pamela Munoz, a group spokesperson, said that while the lack of scripts submitted so far has not yet reached the crisis stage, organizers are already considering pushing back the deadline ― set for Saturday ― in a bid to increase the number of manuscripts they have at their disposal.

Munoz said that the numbers received for the extravaganza are currently at around half the level sent in last year, leading the group to issue the urgent call for late submissions.

``Our deadline is approaching and we've had fewer script entries than last year," she said. ``We're willing to extend the deadline by a few days if we see a surge of interest over this next week.

``This is a great theatrical event that involves a large number of members from the community. We're inviting experienced writers or newbies to write and participate, and then we'll select the best skits that meet with our criteria."

Munoz said the group is looking for original, short pieces that run to a maximum of three minutes, and can cover a diverse field of genres ― from comedic and dramatic to musical.

She said that the scripts can be written in any language, with the group remaining open to the make-up of the content as long as it is not offensive, particularly toward Korea.

Once the successful scripts are determined, a meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Ghetto Vox bar in Itaewon when participants will be divided up into groups with their allocated scripts.

``We think this would be a great project for instructors of ESL ― especially for those teaching older students ― to encourage their students to write a short script," continued Munoz. ``Or, if they prefer, to come to the show and write a report on it.

``I'm sure these instructors would think this project would be valuable for some extra credit or as an interesting 'out-of-the-box' learning technique."

The final production is scheduled for Oct. 10 and 17 at 8 p.m. at Ghetto Vox. Tickets, which will be available on the door, are priced at 10,000 won for either night, or 15,000 won for both.

Anyone interested in submitting a script should e-mail info@seoulplayers.com to obtain the necessary information.