2010
A Call for New Works
Book Musicals | Opera | Non-traditional/Experimental Music Theatre Works
Yale School of Drama (Dean, James Bundy) and Yale School of Music (Dean, Robert Blocker) announce the 2010 Yale Institute for Music Theatre (YIMT), established to identify distinctive and original music theatre works by emerging composers and writers, and match them with collaborators who can help them fur ther develop their work in an unpressured workshop setting. In particular, the Institute seeks to provide the human resources to support writers in their own processes, including professional directors and music directors, and a company of actors and singers that includes professionals from NYC and current Yale students.
Three works will be selected for workshop. Each member of the writing team will
receive an honorarium in the amount of $1,000, as well as round-trip transportation
and accommodation for the duration of the workshop.
Yale Institute for Music Theatre Dates: June 13-June 27, 2010
Eligibility
YIMT welcomes applications for projects at various stages of development, but focuses
on work that is ready to be explored musically and dramatically with performers
and directors. Submissions cannot have been previously produced. Book musicals,
operas, and other imaginative music theatre projects written by composers, playwrights,
lyricists, or librettists who are current graduate students; as well as by those who
have graduated from an accredited degree granting institution (undergraduate or
graduate) within the past five years; or by current Yale students (undergraduate
or graduate) are eligible. Par ticipants must be available for the full duration of the
workshop. Applicants may only submit one work for consideration. Composers and
writers may apply as individuals or as part of a team.
Guidelines for Submission
Submissions will be accepted beginning November 1, 2009 and must be received by
January 11, 2010. This is not a postmark date. All submissions must include the following:
- Three copies of a script with lyrics or a full libretto (no DVDs, videotapes, or photographs)
- Three copies of a synopsis of no more than one page, with a list of characters and instrumentation
- Three copies of a CD (no audio tapes) of at least 20 minutes of music, including a minimum of five songs accompanied by the sheet music for those songs. Piano and vocals are sufficient, and a composer’s demo is acceptable though not preferred. Studio demos are not necessary. No midi recordings will be accepted. Songs must be in sequence on the CD and clearly noted in the script;
- Three copies of a one-page biography or resume for each creative artist
- Three copies of the history of the work’s development and a brief description of what the creative team hopes to achieve at the Institute
- A completed application form signed by all collaborators (book writer, composer, lyricist, librettist). If the proposed project is an adaptation of an existing work that is not in the public domain, proof of fully secured rights must accompany the submission.
The application form is available here.
