If you are interested in developing a performance piece I'm absolutely interesting in hearing from you. Take a look at the Directors/Performers page, see our submissions page, and get in touch with us.

How do actors fit into your process?

Actors are extremely important to the new play development process. More often than not it's the actor's questions, insights, and discoveries during the course of a workshop that most help the playwright. Many times an actor will stay with a play longer than a director through various readings, workshops, and productions.

A developmental workshop is different than a production. The rehearsal period is usually quite short and the script may be constantly changing. It's even possible that your character may get cut during the script's development. As such, I'm interested in actors who tend to make choices very quickly, try different things with a character, and who do not just tolerate, but enjoy, the fluidity of a script during a workshop. Working on a character that may be a moving target is a fantastic test of an actor's training and technique.

Do you hold auditions?

I generally don't hold open auditions for workshops; given the brevity of the workshop process I usually prefer to ask actors who I have seen, have worked with, or who are suggested by the playwright to do the workshop. One of the best ways to come to my attention is to audition at the PATA Citywide auditions held twice a year (usually in February and August). See the PATA website for more information.

Are these paid gigs?

We are committed to paying all actors a stipend for participating in a rehearsed workshop.

If you have any questions, or further inquiries, please email info@ptwks.org.