SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
for Playwrights
AT THIS TIME WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW SUBMISSIONS
AS OUR PROGRAMMING IS SET THROUGH EARLY 2014.
PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH US LATER...
AND THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE FOUNTAIN.
Please Note: We prefer electronic queries/submissions sent to fountaintheatre1@aol.com
Please see guidelines below before sending any materials.
Physical address is:
The Fountain Theatre
5060 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Equity 99-Seat Plan. Seating capacity is 78.
(please visit this website for more info about the theatre and the type of material we produce)
Specific guidelines:
• AGENT SUBMISSIONS ONLY... or via an artistic director or literary manager.
• NO UNSOLICITED SCRIPTS or queries.
• RESPONSE TIME: Approx. 1 month for queries; 3 months for script.
• YOUR CHANCES: Approx. 200 new scripts, and 300 queries read annually. 3-10 get private staged readings. 1-3 may be produced.
• CONTRACT: Standard Dramatists Guild contract for 99-Seat plan.
• SPECIAL INTEREST: Works that challenge preconceptions and stereotypes; plays that deal with important ethnic, political or social issues; lyrical, poetic works; use of dance and music.
We are NOT INTERESTED in one-act plays, romantic comedies or standard family dramas, theatre for children or young adults, or musicals.
• CAST SIZE: 10 or less preferred.
• LIMITATIONS: The Fountain Theatre is a 32'x16' small semi-thrust with a 9' ceiling. Please be aware of these limitations when
considering to submit.
"The role of the artist is to deepen the mystery. " - Sir Francis Bacon
All the best with your career.