NEW MUSICAL DISCOVERY SERIES

Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) has announced the cancellation of the 2020 New Musical Discovery Series. Any previously submitted musicals will be automatically considered for the 2021 series.

“We’re saddened to have to cancel one of our signature annual events, but in these unprecedented times, our community’s health is the top priority, ” said FTA’s Education Director, Kenny Howard. “We’ve received a great number of promising new works that we’re excited about and can’t wait to return in 2021 to showcase a selection of these up-and-coming musicals.”

FTA will continue accepting new works for the 2021 New Musical Discovery Series through April 1, 2021. For more information and submission guidelines, visit www.FloridaTheatrical.org.

Aspiring writers from around the country are encouraged to submit their new works, which will be reviewed by a panel of theatre professionals, including renowned directors, writers, producers and performers. The panel will select one work that will each receive a staged reading, and one final winner will receive a workshop presented of their piece featuring local directors and talent. The Discovery Series will also include talkbacks for students and audiences with the playwrights and directors.

The deadline to submit musicals for consideration is April 1, 2021.

Submission Guidelines: 

All submissions must include: 

• A cover letter
• A history of the musical’s development
• A synopsis
• Full script
• A CD or flash drive with at least six songs from the production (it can be a very basic recording).

Playwrights must be available for rehearsals and performances in the window of August 17^th to August 25^th.   Travel, accommodation, and a per diem are provided. 

It is preferred that the materials are sent by a link or invitation to either Google Drive or Dropbox via email to: KennyHoward@FloridaTheatrical.org  Please have each of the items above as separate files. 

Should you need to mail your submission, please send to: 

Florida Theatrical Association
Attn: Play Submission
100 S. Eola Drive, Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32801

*Please note that materials will not be returned. 

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