Announcing... The Susan Glaspell Playwriting Contest

We are now accepting submissions for
the National, Local Adult, and Local Student categories!

SHOW DESCRIPTION
Set in an unnamed police state under the control of a fascist regime, Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman is the darkly comedic tale of fiction writer Katurian, whose violent short stories appear to have been the inspiration for a series of recent, gruesome murders. As he's interrogated by the "good cop/bad cop" pairing of detectives Tapulski and Ariel, several of the author's stories come to life as mounting evidence suggests the homicidal involvement of both Katurian and his abused brother Michal, who's being held in the room next door.

Filled with suspense, excitement, piercing drama, and unexpected hilarity, The Pillowman is a thrilling stage entertainment that's also a singular exploration of the powers, and perils, of storytelling, and its 2005 Broadway production earned two Tony Awards among the six nominations it received. With the New York Times describing The Pillowman as "a spellbinding stunner of a play," and Newsday calling it "chilling and strangely enchanting," Oscar winner McDonagh's exceptional work was also lauded with England's Laurence Olivier Award and the Evening Standard Award for Best Play of the Year.

We are asking for submissions for involvement in this play. If you are interested in taking part, please e-mail qctheatreworkshop@gmail.com with your information (as detailed below). We will be in touch after that, and may request that actors come in and read for a role, and that designers meet with the theatre's staff.

All roles and staff/designer positions are paid a small stipend.

PERFORMANCES
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sundays at 3:00
October 30 - November 15

REHEARSALS
Typically evenings and/or some weekends. Roughly 4-5 weeks prior to performances.
Rehearsals are mostly arranged according to the availability of the staff and cast.

INFORMATION REQUESTED
-A resume. (If you don't have a resume, please let us know what theatrical experience you have, if any.)
-A photo.
-Let us know if you are only interested in a specific role or position, or if you are interested in being involved in any capacity.

DEADLINE
Submissions must be received by Saturday, July 11^th.

AVAILABLE ROLES AND POSITIONS
CAST:
(Specific ages are not important. Actors will be cast without regard to race or ethnicity.)
(The role of Katurian has been cast.)
-Tupolski
-Ariel
-Michal
-Mother
-Father
-Boy
-Girl

STAFF/DESIGNERS:
-Stage Manager
-Assistant Stage Manager
-Scenic Designer
-Technical Director
-Lighting Designer
-Costume Designer
-Makeup and Prosthetics Designer
-Sound Designer
-Props Designer
-House Manager