Seeking a script writer for a short audio play!

Curious Theatre Collective is seeking a script writer for a short audio play!

The Curious Theatre Collective (http://curioustheatrecollective.com) writes and produces shows for young audiences that “tell the stories of remarkable women.” 

CTC performed two live shows pre-COVID, and recently received a grant from the Orange County Arts Commission to create two audio plays. We have finished the pilot play, and we are now moving on to producing a second one.**

Curious Theatre Collective is now seeking a script writer for our next short audio play. We are looking for a ~10 minute piece, aimed at late elementary or early middle school, told by 1 narrator or up to 3 actors. The “remarkable woman” would be up to the writer, though we’d be happy to help with suggestions. 

Some of the women we’ve featured in our live shows are Peggy Shepard, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, and Rachel Carson. The woman featured in this next audio drama could be alive or dead, she just has to be remarkable! (Bonus points for a woman who is North Carolinian.) 

We welcome all submissions, especially from writers who identify as BIPOC, women & underrepresented genders, LGBTQIA, disabled, and writers from all marginalized groups.

**Our first audio play is Creekside with Winona and it focuses on the environmentalist Winona LaDuke, who visits a fictional girl Mia and her ailing creek, with themes of problem solving and kid activism. 

Listen here: http://curioustheatrecollective.com/audio-plays/

Payment: $200

Timeline: 

  • Submissions due: June 28
  • Notifications: July 5
  • 1st Draft of script: July 20
  • Final Draft of script: August 3
  • Release of audio play: Fall 2021

How to submit for consideration:

Please email curioustheatrecollective@gmail.com by June 28 with the following:

  1. Writing sample (2-5 pages) 
  2. A short description of the woman you’d like to feature in your audio drama and why you chose that person. Please include if you intend to write a multi-person scene, use a single narrator, or something else altogether!

Additional thoughts: 

We are really excited to be able to offer something that can be used in the classroom during these semi/virtual times, but also moving forward, we want our material to be accessible to teachers and schools who might not be able to have the whole group out for a big assembly. 

With the grant funding, Curious Theatre Collective can cover the cost of producing the plays, so we are going to be able to offer this content for free to anyone who wants to use it, which we’re very excited about. 

Artist Soapbox

Artist Soapbox is a platform for original scripted audio fiction and an opportunity for artists to discuss their creative work in their own voices. We do this through our interview podcast, our blog, live events, and original audio dramas.

Artist Soapbox is an anti-racist organization. We believe Black Lives Matter. In addition, as a podcast production company, ASBX has signed the Equality in Audio Pact on Broccoli Content.

Artist Soapbox is more than just a podcast.

We lead writers groups, accountability support, workshops, and events. We produce and create audio dramas too! Listen to the Master BuilderThe New Colossus Audio Drama, Jesus Pancake, Declaration of Love, Food for Thought, and ASBX Shorts. Stay tuned to hear about more projects written by the Soapbox Audio Collective Writers’ Group.

Audio Dramas

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Jesus Pancake

Jesus Pancake is the newest scripted audio fiction series from Artist Soapbox. Nine episodes of zany dark comedy.

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The New Colossus

The New Colossus Audio Drama is a totally unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL.

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Master Builder

This audio drama was adapted from Tamara’s 2018 stage play produced by Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern and inspired by Henrick Ibsen’s classic, The Master Builder published in 1892.

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Declaration of Love

Co-producers Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane of Artist Soapbox commissioned eleven NC playwrights to craft short audio scenes based on the prompt “Declaration of Love.”

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Food for Thought

Three pilot episodes of new scripted audio fiction series inspired by the prompt Food for Thought.

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ASBX Shorts

ASBX Shorts are six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, our new audio fiction series in development.

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