WHO WE ARE
Since 2013, The Rough Draft Festival has celebrated the development of exciting, new work from fresh voices in the theater community. We provide innovative and boundary-pushing artists with space and stipends to further develop their works-in-progress. The Rough Draft Festival allows artists an opportunity to view their work on its feet, and equally gives audiences a unique, inside peek into the creative process.
WORKS IN PROGRESS PRODUCTIONS
5 Works in Progress Productions will be presented at LPAC between January 12th-February 12th, 2023. LPAC will provide rehearsal time & space, technical support, up to 3 performances in an LPAC theater space and a stipend up to $3,000.
REHEARSAL & TECH SUPPORT
● WORKS IN PROGRESS PRODUCTIONS will receive TWO full days of rehearsal prior to Tech (up to 20 hours including load-in) and up to 8 hours of Tech Rehearsal.
PERFORMANCES
LPAC will manage all venue administration during production including front-of-house staff and box office for both of our performance spaces.
● WORKS IN PROGRESS PRODUCTIONS will receive up to 3 showings at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center.
DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
Our artistic leadership team and production support staff are here for you throughout the process. The Rough Draft Festival is committed to ensuring your project receives industry exposure and will provide press and marketing support for your production.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send the following in a word document to lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu no later than Friday, December 9th, 2022.
● A one-page proposal describing where you are with the development of the piece, and what you would like to achieve by participating in the Rough Draft Festival and future goals of the piece.
● 5 pages of a play sample
● Proof of previous workshop/showing of the submitted piece (film clip, media, etc.)
● A budget proposal
● Resumes for all participating artists and production team
WORKSHOP READINGS
4 Workshop Readings will be presented as part of the Rough Draft Festival. Readings will be scheduled on a rolling basis throughout the festival contingent on space and time availability. Stipends up to $500 are available for each Reading Workshop.
REHEARSAL & TECH SUPPORT
● READINGS will receive ONE day of rehearsal with minimal technical support (ex: lights up, lights down)
PERFORMANCES
LPAC will manage all venue administration during production including front-of-house staff and box office for both of our performance spaces.
● READINGS will receive ONE day for presentations in LPAC’s performance spaces
DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
Our artistic leadership team and production support staff are here for you throughout the process. The Rough Draft Festival is committed to ensuring your project receives industry exposure and will provide press and marketing support for your production.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send the following in a word document to lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu no later than Friday, December 9th, 2022.
● A one-page proposal describing where you are with the development of the piece, and what you would like to achieve by participating in the Rough Draft Festival and future goals of the piece.
● 5 pages of a play sample
OPEN REHEARSALS
Rough Draft Open Rehearsal Participants will receive up to 25 hours of rehearsal space per application. Space and time will be available contingent upon availability. Companies/Projects must have a future engagement booked. At least TWO rehearsal periods must be open to the LAGCC community and the public. Additionally, Open Rehearsal Participants must host a post-rehearsal talkback.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send the following in a word document to lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu no later than Friday, December 9th, 2022.
● A one-page proposal describing the need for rehearsal space.
● Evidence of future production engagement
DEADLINE REMINDER FOR ALL ROUGH DRAFT APPLICANTS
All applications to participate in the 2022-2023 ROUGH DRAFT FESTIVAL must remit required materials to lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu in a PDF word document no later than Friday, December 9th, 2022.
Please email lpacboxoffice@lagcc.cuny.edu with any questions.