​Writers: Tell Your Westchester Story

Tutti Bravi Productions, Inc., in collaboration with the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, has issued a call for Westchester writers to submit original monologues featuring a Westchester person, place or event, to be included in a theatrical production by the Company.

Tutti Bravi's mission is to present original and creative works in opera and theater by and about people and events in Westchester County, bringing to life those whose stories are unsung, unknown or forgotten. Past productions have included "Anne Hutchinson," "The Victory Garden Plays" and "Little Rock of the North," an original play about the desegregation of Lincoln School.

Members of the public are encouraged to submit original work for possible consideration of future productions. Original work includes musical theater, opera, spoken word and readings. The monologues should be a maximum of 10 minutes long, and should be submitted digitally, no later than April 30, 2023. Up to ten finalists will be selected from the entries, to be used in a production in the fall of 2023. If the writer wishes to present his/her own monologue in the production, the submission must be accompanied by a video sample showing his/her performance abilities.

ELIGIBILITY

Writer must be a resident of Westchester. No previous publishing experience required: Anyone who enjoys writing and has an interesting topic that fits the guidelines is eligible.

FORMAT

Entries must be in the form of a monologue based on the theme: "A Single Thread – Exploring the rich tapestry of Westchester history," and be no longer than 10 minutes in length.

TOPIC

The subject of the piece shall be tied to Westchester in some way:

a. A former or current resident (e.g. Norman Rockwell, Thomas Paine, Madame Walker, etc.)

b. Someone who has created something that is identified with Westchester, or the creation itself (e.g. Walter Lantz – Mighty Mouse; Washington Irving – The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, etc.)

c. A Westchester location or building, or a site that no longer exists, that has some significance (e.g. John Jay Homestead, site of Battle of White Plains, etc.)

APPLICATION

Submit entries to: tuttibraviproductions@gmail.com no later than midnight on April 30, 2023. Include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address, plus a short bio. Reminder: If you wish to perform your own piece, please include a video sample of your acting/reading abilities.

This project is a collaborative between Tutti Bravi Productions and The New Rochelle Council on the Arts, made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester.