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SAPS Workshop Rules
SARASOTA AREA PLAYWRIGHTS SOCIETY “RULES OF THE ROAD”
General Rules:
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Only SAPS members can read at workshops. Exceptions may include roles for Children and Young Adults. We define young adults as those under 30-both character and actors you may be asking outside the group. Other exceptions such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) can also be made by Connie.
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Only SAPS members can have plays read at workshops (includes co-authors).
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For our meetings members may always bring a guest. Members may also invite perspective members. Guests are always welcome.
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New members must attend two workshops before having their own plays read.
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Playwrights may not read their own plays. Any exceptions must be approved by Connie.
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ONLY COMPLETED PLAYS CAN BE SCHEDULED FOR A WORKSHOP.
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Playwrights are responsible for printing the scripts for the actors. The playwright must also cast his or her play.
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We do have musicals read; however, the majority of the plot must be progressed by dialogue, and the lyrics must be read.
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Full plays must read in our two-hour block, including talk-back.
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We will only re-read plays only if there have been significant, major changes. Original plays will always get priority.
Procedures for having a play workshopped:
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Contact Connie to schedule a reading. She requires the title of your play, character names and play length. After you have scheduled a date, cast your play or reach out to Lyle Landon who will help cast and arrange for a director. Once the actors are confirmed send that information to Joanie. If you are using a child or young adult (not SAPS members) please inform Joanie. Note: Joanie will require email address for non-member actors.
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If one of your actors drops out, do not cancel, find another actor. Again, only completed plays can be scheduled. Once scheduled it’s final!
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Again, only completed plays can be scheduled. Once scheduled it's final! Special consideration will be given to members who have not had a play workshopped during our annual season.
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Recording of readings: SAPS does not provide this service. You may record your event with the permission of your actors.
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Plays will be reread only if: Change in story or plot. Length of play has substantially changed. Character changes.
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NO SUBMITTED PLAY WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED READING.