The New York Percussion Series is seeking a featured percussion soloist for its New York City concert series at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village. Solo percussion instruments can include vibes, marimba, drumset or world percussion. Soloist will receive a cash award and be featured on an upcoming series concert accompanied by the NYC based percussion group Percussion People. Applicants should submit a short video, press material and a proposal of repertoire for the performance. Genre can be jazz, funk, world or contemporary. Soloist portion of the program would be 45 to 60 minutes with accompaniment by Percussion People as needed. Questions can be directed to michael@theplayerstheatre.com.
The Players Theatre is dedicated to creating space for those to create. Improv and Sketch Comedy is an art form like no other which sparks ideas and generates a unique unity between audience and performer. We want you here! Submit your proposal for The Players Theatre Improv and Sketch Residency.
This program allows independent theatre companies, community theatres and schools to license new Sgouros and Bell musicals developed at the Players Theatre in New York City.
To apply be prepared to provide:
- name of company or school
- performance history of company or school
- location of proposed venue and capacity
- proposed dates of performance
The Players Theatre is dedicated to helping original plays and musicals move onto an Off Broadway or New York run. While many shows move onto readings and festivals few move beyond this point. Through mentoring and a box office split this program is meant to help creative teams self produce their show.
Proposals should Include:
- a brief description of play or musical
- estimated length or running time
⁃ number of actors and musicians
⁃ link to sample tracks (musicals only)
⁃ development history
⁃ creative team bios
- PDF of script/book
Applicants are responsible for producing their show. This would include, but is not limited to, hiring cast, stage manager, creative team, creative design and implementation, rehearsals and marketing. Players Theatre will assist on marketing and consult on production.
For a split of the box office Players Theatre provides theatre, lights and sound, technician and box office personnel.
Productions should be no more than 90 minutes in length.
If you are NOT from the New York area you will need to be prepared to be in New York at your own expense to produce your production.
Only one submission is allowed per applicant per round.