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The Alternative Theater Company is a nonprofit collaborative dedicated to social justice issues

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12/04/2023

Tonight we “Sparkle” — last night’s great rehearsal! These actors have worked so hard! As have the rest of the company Megan Gwyn and Lambert Whitney!

11/18/2023

Excited to start rehearsals in a few days! It's going to be fun!

11/04/2023

https://www.backstage.com/casting/behind-the-sparkle-2730551/?utm_source=social_share&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=casting_call

Casting ‘'Behind the Sparkle,'' an upcoming stage reading for a play by Lezley Steele. Logline: A dressing room comedy of love and friendship, secrets and deceit

10/18/2023

Let there be peace

07/03/2023

The event last Monday was a great success! Thank you all who came and participated! "Save the Man" by Kevin Stuart Brodie, directed by Celine Havard. For more pics check out the TATCO website: https://www.thealternativetheatercompany.org

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07/02/2023

A new "Save the Man" gallery page on the TATCO website check it out!

The Alternative Theater Company is a nonprofit collaborative dedicated to stimulating social awareness of the human condition in contemporary society

06/17/2023

RIP Steven Petrillo
Tonight TATCO mourns the loss of one of our fine directors -- you will be missed!

04/06/2023

Attention TATCO family! Excited to announce this new project and spread the word about casting opportunities!

CASTING:
A STAGED READING presented by The Alternative Theater Company and StagedotOrg
under AEA guidelines (union/nonunion) to take place at the Duke Ellington Room near Times Square
for a selected group of invited guests and agents. PAID $100 Stipend.

“Save the Man” by Kevin Brodie
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 at 8pm. (Actors must be available for rehearsal starting at 5pm that day.)
Daniel, teenager male, Native American/Latin X
Bijul, teenager, South Asian Female
Sanjula, 40s, South Asian Female
Haashim, 40s, South Asian Male
Pradeep, 60s, South Asian Male

In 1950, a Western Shoshone teenager fleeing his boarding school hides in a barn owned by a family of Sikh immigrants, each must risk their safety to trust the other.Save the Man is based in part on true life experiences from the playwright's grandfather, who was Western Shoshone, and forced to attend an American Indian boarding school when he was a child.
See Backstage Listing
For more info [email protected]
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Casting for ''Save the Man,'' an upcoming stage reading for an original play in the development. Synopsis: In 1950, a Western Shoshone teenager fleeing his

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WANTED ORIGINAL 10-MINUTE PLAYS/MUSICALS/DEVISED PIECES

The deadline date : April 30th, 2020

How to submit: Please send in MS Word format to: [email protected] or through the website. In a few lines PLEASE tell us HOW you feel your play addresses the subject matter.

The length of plays/musicals wanted: 10-minutes (approx 10 pages)

OR Devised piece Proposal ( 2-5 pages) must include: Director/choreographer’s names and bios, and/or any possible collaborators, sheet music or music file, or video file/website links IF the piece is predominantly movement based AND an estimated work rehearsal schedule. (Must live or be able to commute to NYC and have accessibility to rehearsal space to be eligible for Devised option)

The type of opportunity being offered: Semi-finalists will be selected to have their scripts performed in a series of Staged Readings in the Spring, directed and acted by professionals in NYC, that includes post reading discussions and receptions in the Theater District area. At least one Devised piece will be developed to be performed in each Staged Reading IF selected. The Final 8 chosen for the Full Off-Broadway Showcase Production in the Fall will receive a $100 royalty payment, enhanced billing on the website, Playbill and social media promotions and additional press opportunities.

Requirements: Plays must fit the theme and Guidelines of the Festival and mission of The Alternative Theater Company. Plays must not have been previously produced and/or published.

Title and Theme: BelieveAbility : religious freedom, equality and the fight to pursue ANY faith of choice.

Guidelines: 2-5 characters, relevant to contemporary society, addresses the subject matter within the first three pages, does not have an elaborate set. In an Intro letter, PLEASE tell us HOW you feel your play addresses the subject matter! More weight will given to plays that have a qualified, available director attached. Should you wish to propose a directorial partnership, please include their bio, contact information and a brief paragraph from them regarding their vision of your play.

Limit to number of play submissions: 2

Submitters will be notified on receipt of their submission by auto-response only.

First Semi-finalists will be announced on the website and social media by April 2nd, 2020, and contacted personally prior to that date.

There are NO participation fees expected of the Playwright at ANY time.

The Alternative Theater Company encourages diversity, risk taking, freedom of

expression and challenging the boundaries of normative linear structure.

PLEASE NOTE:

Some of our top priorities in consideration for selection

-Action (does the play "show" not "tell")

-Empathetic Characters (are any of them likable? Do we care?)

-Originality (is the story or perspective unique in such a way that it leaves you thinking?)

-Diversity (various perspectives from underrepresented demographics)

-Conflict (It is through Adversity that the important battles are won and great theater is born!)

Do not be afraid of comedy even though this is a serious subject! Humor can be the lifeboat in a storm!

Websites: BelieveAbility.info, Thealternativetheatercompany.org -- Click the “News” or “Casting” Buttons for updates.

Casting inquiries can be sent to [email protected] with a headshot and resume. Please only those with theatrical experience apply.