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Atlanta Dramatists - Events & Submission Opportunities

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Hello everyone, Atlanta Dramatists (and our members) have some terrific events lined up in April and beyond. Here are some of our scheduled events:​

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1. April 25-May 4 - AuthentiCity Theatre is producing John D. Babcock's play John Cassavetes & The Birth of Independent Filmmaking. For tickets, please visit:

   • Tickets | Authenticity Theater

2. April 26-May 11 - Contemporary Classics Theatre is producing Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. Directed by Cait Courtelyou. For tickets, please visit:

   • Contemporary Classics Theatre - Home

3. Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 7pm EST - Atlanta Dramatists will host a Zoom reading of several short plays. We are still accepting scripts. See submission info below under Submission Opportunities.

4. May 9-25 - Academy Theatre will present TAPAS IX: The Bow, a collection of short plays. For tickets, please visit:

   • Tapas - 9th Annual Short Play Festival - Academy Theatre

5. Sunday, May 18 at 7pm - Atlanta Dramatists is partnering with Atlanta Jewish Artists and The Breman Center to produce the first ever Chametz-Off - a series of eight short plays written just for this occasion. Playwrights include:

   • Mark Chimsky

   • Lauren Elise Fisher

   • Dana Leslie Goldstein

   • Sam Heyman

   • Kwik Jones

   • Barbara Kimmel

   • David Reingold

   • Danielle Wirsansky

     • Tickets are free, but please reserve them here: “Chametz-Off” at The Breman Tickets, Sun, May 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

6. Monday, May 26, 2025 at 7pm EST - Atlanta Dramatists will host a live reading of Michael Erger's play Cornflowers 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 short scripts and excerpts now for our Zoom short reading series on Sunday, May 4 at 7pm EST. In order to ensure a proper casting, we will need your 15-page (or less) samples and cast breakdown by Sunday, April 27. Please note that we are only accepting new scripts from dues-paying members at this time. If you are a dues-paying member and 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. Please note that we are only accepting new scripts from dues-paying members at this time (if you have already submitted a script and received confirmation with a reading date, you will be grandfathered in). If you are a dues-paying member and would like to participate, please email it to atlantadramatists@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.

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Education:

• June 23-27, 2025 - Atlanta Dramatists and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA) have created two Youth Playwriting Camps for summer 2025.

  • ​The Junior Playwriting Camp is for 10-13 year-olds, who will  learn about play structure, along with characters, conflict, dialogue, and action. The process will include creative hands-on games and exercises, quiet writing time, guided peer feedback experiences, and one-on-one feedback time with the instructor.

  • The 25 Hour Play Project is for teens aged 14+  who want to write AND direct AND act. The first two days involve creative writing exercises as each participant writes a 10-minute play. On the third day, we’ll read the plays aloud, considering them primarily as directors. Each participant will direct one play and act in two others. Rehearsals take place during the last two days. The process is engaging, involving and FUN. The first two days involve creative writing exercises as each participant writes a 10-minute play. On the third day, we’ll read the plays aloud, considering them primarily as directors. Each participant will direct one play and act in two others. Rehearsals take place during the last two days. The process is engaging, involving and FUN.

• Both camps will culminate with a Friday night reading of original student-written 8-10 minute plays.

  • When: June 23-27: 9am-3pm, and Friday night showcase at 7pm

  • How much: $225 for family members of dues-paying Atlanta Dramatists members and/or family members of UUCA congregants. $250 for non-members. We also offer need-based discounts for members and non-members alike.

  • Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 2650 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

  • Who: Instructors Alicia Pillsbury (Junior, 10-13 yrs old) and Corey-Jan Albert (Youth, 14-18 yrs old)

  • Bio: Alicia Pillsbury has been a certified teacher for almost 25 years, teaching in a variety of educational settings, with a special focus on all things language arts. She has also worked in educational theatre for 18 years, teaching theatre classes, directing and producing shows, and teaching theatre-related electives, including everything from puppetry to playwriting. Her passion is working with youth and inspiring them to express themselves both on and off the stage through the various avenues that theatre provides.

  • Bio: Corey-Jan Albert is an award-winning playwright and songwriter in Roswell, GA. Her work has been seen throughout the Atlanta area, including Emory University, Georgia State University, Agnes Scott College, Neighborhood Playhouse, Act3 Productions, and Onion Man (now Vidalia) Theatre Company. Water and Wind, her album of original songs was released in 2023. She has taught playwriting throughout the Atlanta area, helping people to explore and develop their own creative voices.

  • To sign-up for the Junior Playwriting Camp, please visit: https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474540

  • To sign-up for the 25-Hour Play Project, please visit: https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474535

  • For more information, please contact Alicia Pillsbury at aliciapillsbury@gmail.com or Corey-Jan Albert at cjacreative@icloud.com.

  • *Need-based discount and before/aftercare available on request.

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Donations

• Atlanta Dramatists has officially been approved for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status! That means we can now apply for grants, and provide tax receipts for donations. If you are looking for an organization to support, please consider Atlanta Dramatists!

  • Donations may be made at: Donations – Atlanta Dramatists

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Membership Announcement:

1. Atlanta Dramatists are seeking paid members. What does this entail?

• $20 membership fee for the entire year.

• Dues-paying members will receive discounts (and sometimes even free admission) to all of our workshops and readings for the year.

• Only dues-paying members will be eligible to have their scripts read in our First Sundays reading series, our Fourth Monday reading series, and our Fully-Rehearsed Play Reading series. Please note that if you have already submitted a script and have received confirmation with a reading date, then you will be grandfathered in for that reading, but if you wish to submit future scripts (including short excerpts), you will need to become a dues-paying member.

• These fees will allow us to begin paying our actors who participate in these events a small stipend, as well as allow us to file necessary paperwork, hire directors and dramaturgs for fully-rehearsed readings, pay the venues (including Academy Theatre), and meet other necessary financial goals.

• $20 membership fee may be paid through: Donations – Atlanta Dramatists. Just please clarify in the comments that this is for a membership, not a donation.

• Audience members are welcome to attend our cold readings for free on Zoom or live, though a small fee may be requested for attendees of our fully rehearsed readings, workshops, and potential full productions. Dues-paying members will always receive a discount (and possibly even free admission) to any of our events that require an admission fee. The discount amount may vary based on the scope of the event.

• To fill our membership form, please click here: Contact Information - Google Forms

• If you have any questions or concerns about this update, please email us at atlantadramatists@gmail.com. 

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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

Our mailing address is:
Atlanta Dramatists

599 N. Central Ave.

Hapeville, GA 30354

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