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Atlanta Dramatists - Events & Submission Opportunities

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Hello writers and other talented people!  Here are some creative events that Atlanta

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1. September 6-27 - Academy Theatre will produce Bill Balzer's Two Drink Minimum. For tickets, please visit: https://academytheatre.org/event/two-drink-minimum/.

2. September 6-15 - Actors Theatre of the South is producing Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. Directed by Kara Cantrell. For tickets, please visit: Actors' Theatre of the South - Home (actorstheatreofthesouth.org)

3. September 7-29 - Shakespeare Tavern is producing Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Directed by Katie Grace Kirby. For tickets, please visit: Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales | Atlanta Shakespeare Company (shakespearetavern.com)

4. Saturday, September 14 at 7:30pm - Pumphouse Players will perform a staged reading of Hank Kimmel's play Double Fault. For tickets, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/double-fault-by-hank-kimmel-tickets-763104515147?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

5. Monday, September 23 at 7pm EST - Atlanta Dramatists will host a live reading of Demmarie Boreland's Burn the Shoes at the Academy Theatre. The address is 599 US-19 Hapeville, GA 30354.  Cast Includes:

   • Ava: Lauren Stacks-Mitchell

   • Lucy: S-Netchem Hetep

   • Leo: Victoria Nation

   • Marcus: Face

   • Stage Directions: Molly Bernfield

6. Sunday, October 6 at 7pm EST - Atlanta Dramatists will host a Zoom reading of Zoom reading of several short Halloween-themed plays. We are still accepting scripts. Please see submission info under "Submission Opportunities". More info will be provided as we get closer.

7. Monday, October 28 at 7pm EST - Atlanta Dramatists will host a live reading of Wendy Simonds' play Blame at the Academy Theatre. The address is 599 US-19 Hapeville, GA 30354. More info will be provided as we get closer.

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***For more upcoming events, please view our Google Doc labeled "Upcoming Events"! ***

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Submission Opportunities:

1. Atlanta Dramatists is accepting Halloween-themed short plays and screenplays now for our Zoom short reading series on Sunday, October 6 at 7pm EST. In order to ensure a proper casting, we will need your 15-page (or less) samples and cast breakdown by Sunday, September 29. If you would like to participate, please email the script and cast breakdown to atlantadramatists@gmail.com with the subject "Atlanta Dramatists - Sunday Meeting". We will accept the first 6 plays. Any more than 6 will be moved to the following session.

   • Samples must be 15 minutes or less. Can be a stand-alone play or a sample from a larger play.

   • Please complete the cast breakdown by clicking this link, downloading this form, updating the info, and then attaching this form to the email.

   • We need to send scripts to the actors in advance, so they can review them. Therefore, we will need the scripts to be sent with the cast breakdown.

   • The Zoom link is: https://gmc-edu.zoom.us/j/86485893763?pwd=K2JYQ0VseTJuMUIvUDdwRklWQmM1Zz09 // Meeting ID: 864 8589 3763 // Passcode: 123456

2. Atlanta Dramatists is accepting full-length plays for our 4th Monday Full-Length Play Reading Series #4MFLPRS. If you have a full-length play you would like to hear read aloud, please email it to dguytonsubmissions@gmail.com.

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Casting Opportunities

1. Morehouse School of Medicine is casting now for Standardized Patients. This is a pretty well-paid gig wherein you essentially act like medical patients while the medical students try to figure out how to diagnose you. You usually get a clear outline of the character with some scripted dialogue, but much of it is improv, based on the character outline. It's a lot of fun, and several of our members work there. If you are interested, please send your headshot and resume to Dr. Jan Abraham at jeabraham@msm.edu. The schedule is flexible.

2. Clinical Skills USA is casting now for Simulated Participants (aka Standardized Patients or SP), and they are currently looking for ACTORS of all ethnicities, ages, gender identities and body-types to add to their SP pool. This is part-time contract work, serving clients such as Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University, Mercer University, Emory Nursing School, and Northside Hospital. Pay begins at $22 per hour. Weekday availability is a must. Please send email to Chelsea Dinegan-Davis at cdinegandavis@clinicalskillsusa.com for more info.

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Education:

1. September 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - CURTAIN UP! ANXIETY DOWN! IMPROV CLASS -- Imagine being warm and engaging when meeting people for the first time. For so many people with social anxiety, meeting and greeting means gritting their teeth and plunging into hell. Having to speak in public, whether to a large or small group, feels like standing in front of a firing squad. Even ordinary conversation can cause a racing heart and a sensation of dread. A social event finds you wishing you were anywhere else rather than standing at the edge of a group trying to find something—anything---to say. Curtain Up! Anxiety Down! is a class that uses improvisation to help people with social anxiety learn to cope with self-doubt, move beyond fears and successfully and happily take part in social and business functions. Theatre producer and creativity coach Lesly Fredman and psychotherapist and development coach Murray Dabby have led the class for over a decade and know that not only does it take courage and commitment to learn how to manage anxiety—but also that it can happen through play!

• “We have found that our most powerful tool is playfulness,” says Lesly.

• More and more, play is being seen as essential for maintaining physical health and a sense of well-being. Studies have shown it can relieve stress, help with problem-solving, allow relaxation, and enhance social connectedness. Every class that Murray and Lesly have led over the past decade has created opportunities for participants to experience breakthroughs through the act of playing.

• Combining movement, improvisational exercises and theatre games, with group processing has helped, often dramatically, to lessen and improve management of anxiety in class participants.

• “The difference between typical improv classes and our work,” says Murray, “is that we move slowly and deliberately into exercises, offering much time for processing feelings, and learning about applications in life.”

• All of the class play takes place in a safe and encouraging environment.

• “You’re challenged but everyone is very supportive so feelings of being ‘stupid’ or ‘foolish’ go away quickly. No matter how much anxiety you have, you will not die. You are able to do it and the group is there to catch you if you fall," said a former student.

• Class begins Monday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m.

• For more information and to register, go to www.curtainupanxietydown.com or contact murray@atlantasocialtherapy.com to make a deposit to join.

• The class will be held in person. Masks are welcome if you feel a concern for safety. Limited scholarships are available. Contact Lesly at 678-596-1856 or leslyfredman@gmail.com or Murray if you have any questions.

• Please feel free to share this information with friends, family members, colleagues whom you think might find it beneficial.

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Hiring:

• Contemporary Classics Theatre is seeking a new Leadership Team! Our mission is to challenge and transform classic western theatre traditions by creating an inclusive community of diverse people, ideas, and cultures. We are seeking: a three-person, non-hierarchical leadership team of artists-administrators work through consensus to determine programming and to ensure equitable practices that prioritize principles of equality. Roles include the Artistic Director of Programs, Managing Director, and the Artistic Director of Community. Join the CCT Leadership Team! We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join CCT Leadership Team and to help shape the future of Contemporary Classics Theatre. If you, or anyone you know, may be interested, please apply and/or forward this email!

  • Desired Qualities of Candidates:

    • Locally available

    • Open to volunteering

    • Passionate about the arts

    • Strong connection to the Greater Atlanta community

    • Prior knowledge of CCT (beneficial, not required)

  • Desired Hard Skills:

    • 18+ (degree not required, relevant professional experience acceptable)

    • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

    • Familiarity with Google Workspace

    • Computer literacy

    • Database experience (preferred)

  • Position Specific Qualifications:

    • To learn more about us and the specific qualifications for each leadership position, please visit our website, www.crewofpatches.org. Don't forget to specify which position(s) you are applying for in your cover letter!

  • Candidate Submission: To apply for a Leadership position at Contemporary Classics Theatre, please email your application materials by October 15 to cctsearch@crewofpatches.org with the subject line "[Leadership Position] Application".

  • Your application should include:

    • A resume highlighting your relevant professional and/or artistic experience.

    • A cover letter expressing your interest in CCT and how your qualifications align with the company's mission and culture.

    • A brief sample or description of relevant work.

    • A recommendation from a professional or personal reference who can speak to your skills and abilities related to the sample provided.

  • We look forward to reviewing your application!

  • Contemporary Classics Theatre is an equal opportunity employer.

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Miscellaneous:

• Member David Davis has had a collection of plays published and is now on sale at Amazon. The title is Selected Plays of David Davis, and it can be purchased here: Amazon.com: Selected Plays of David Davis eBook : Davis, David : Books

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​​​​Thanks! And we look forward to seeing you at some of our scheduled events!

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Sincerely,
Daniel Guyton
Founding Member
Atlanta Dramatists

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Fairburn, GA 30213

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