STAGE TO PAGE Stage to Page is a voluntary collective of writers, directors and actors who meet monthly to conduct short public workshops of scenes from brand new plays. This lively exploration of new writing is an opportunity for writers to be actively involved in an exciting, short workshop process, hear their work being read and get feedback from directors, actors and audiences. Stage to Page is led by a different guest each month, drawn from Scotland’s prominent writers, directors or theatre practitioners . Facilitated by Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland. What happens at Stage to Page?
Stage One Writers submit scenes. (One week before the event.) Directors are selected (One week before the event) Stage Two Scenes are read anonymously by our guest and 3 will be selected to receive a short, one-hour workshop on the night of Stage to Page. Stage Three- on the night! 7pm – actors, directors and observers arrive 7pm – 7.30pm – actors put their names in envelopes that describe the gender & age of the characters that best suit them 7.25pm - chosen scenes are cast at random. 7.30pm – 8.30pm Scenes are developed for an hour in open rehearsals. 8.30pm – 9.45pm After a quick refreshment, scenes are read by the actors for the whole group. The Guest will then invite comment and feedback on the scenes. How to get involved in Stage to Page
Writers Each submitted scene should read at 5 – 10 minutes long and should include a short synopsis and character breakdown. You can submit up to 3 scenes each. All scenes must be submitted electronically using Microsoft Word, 1 scene per document. Submissions should be sent to: info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk on or before the deadline (see dates below) Directors We are keen to hear from directors who have an interest in exploring new writing. Directors will be paired with the chosen writers and given the scripts before the event. You will get a chance to talk with the writer and discuss the script before the workshop. If you are a director and would like to volunteer for Stage to Page then please send your CV to: info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk Actors If you are an actor and would like to experiment with new writing, then please come along on the night. The casting breakdowns are available when you register on the night. Simply put your name down for as many parts as you think you are suitable for and we will cast the scenes by pulling names out of an envelope. Observers We encourage people to come along to observe the workshops, hear the reading and take part in the discussion. Stage to Page is a relaxed networking opportunity and could help you develop your own script. Observers are welcome to turn up on the night and sign in. Stage to Page Diary
Stage to Page takes place on the last Monday of each month at 7pm, usually in the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD, although sometimes we venture out to other cultural venues across the City. Our next events are:
Monday 27th February (Submission deadline: 5pm, Monday 20th February)
We ask everyone attending Stage to Page to pay a £3 entry fee which contributes to the cost of running the event. Like Stage to Page on Facebook and continue the conversation or hear about similar events across Scotland.
Stage to Page are grateful for the support of:
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 Playwrights' Studio, Scotland Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland is a registered charity. Charity no. SC036767 |
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