SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
for Playwrights
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.
• 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.