how can i get my play produced?

Question

i wrote it, i want to see it on stage. any help?

Answer 1

Are you sure it's formatted correctly? Before you even consider getting it produced, you need to check this. Check out the book Playwriting: From Formual to Form for a good idea on this. If it not 100% correct, no one will produce it.

Then, send your script out to different publishing companies. Be sure to include a SASE that is large enough to fit your script if they need to send it back. Be prepared for a ton of rejection. But, maybe someone will pick it up and publish it for you.

If you are wanting it done on a community level, you still need to make sure the format is correct. Then, send it to various community theaters in your area, again with the SASE.

It's a hard world to get in to. Good luck!

Answer 2

The worst.. you put the money, the theater and the play

a better one, you got your play screened by at least a couple of university teachers to see if it has merits, if dont.. go back to the 1st one

a much better one, the experts find some merits. Then if no real actors are on sight, use an arts schools or paper seeking for help

if no help is for free, you still can get some class coordinator to have your play revised and rearranged by students, and maybe you will get your chance to have it on a stage.

if big nice words are said about your work, send it to have a dozen producers, but if not, just pay for the play or retire silently...

that is the way it goes.

Answer 3

One of the best ways to get a play produced is to go to one of two locations.

The first is to take it to a local university or high school and talk to the head of the theater department, chances are they have a mass of students willing to put on productions that are worth putting on and would be willing to put it together. Make sure to be professional about it, and check your script for errors.

Another option is to talk to a local community theater, they always love to put on local shows if they can.

And if you really feel daring, enter your script into a Playwright contest. If it's good it stands a chance of being put on, and even if it's not you stand a chance of winning some cash for you pains.

Answer 4

Produce it yourself, that's what I did with my play. As producer you have control. If you let someone else produce/direct your play, it may no longer be your vision.