Deadline:Year-round

Fee: None

Prize: Production of your play; Air on national public radio stations; and a copy of the production

Description: “Shoestring Radio Theatre is a nationally-syndicated radio drama program featuring original radio plays by contemporary writers as well as adaptations of traditional favorites — everything from classic murder mysteries, “radio noir,” and historical dramas to contemporary comedies, thrillers, and science fiction”

Information/Guidelines:
1. Radio drama scripts should include only things you can hear—i.e. dialogue, sound effects and music cues (stings, transitions, etc.).
2. We are always looking for good, original radio plays of any genre. We have produced dozens of scripts submitted by writers from all over the world who originally found us on the web.
3. Radio drama scripts should also include a synopsis of the story, and a cast list of characters.
4. Accepting 25-28 minute plays (which air in one part) and 50-56 minute plays (which air in two parts). Also accepting shorts, which can be up to10 minutes in length.
5. Submit in Word, PDF and Text files.

Website: https://www.shoestring.org/radio-dramas.htmlSubmission
Email: [email protected]

Award-Winning Film and Artist Event Welcomes 30 International Artists

CAPE CHARLES, VA- Experimental Film Virginia, a Virginia Commission of the Arts’ award-winning “Exemplary Program and Pinnacle Event” will hold its 10th annual festival from July 18th – July 30th 2022. The local film festival and artist residency takes place in Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Experimental Film Virginia (EFV) is a hybrid design that focuses on the production of short films created on site during the residency with featured weekend events open to the public to attract art lovers and tourists. We bring the magic of dance into the world of cinema and tell our stories through movement for the big screen. We attract filmmakers, choreographers, visual artists, writers, actors, singers, musicians and dancers with opportunities for local talent as well. Several events are open to the public to encourage exchange, networking and creative collaboration with local talent.

EFV models the “Small Town. Big Art” mission of the non-profit Global Exchange Arts Roundtable, otherwise known as GEAR. EFV is looking forward to welcoming an international cohort of artists representing Italy, Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine, Germany, France, Canada, Russia, Norway, Czech Republic, Denmark, United Kingdom and the United States. Anyone interested in participating in a film is encouraged to attend the free workshops on July 19 and 20 from 5 pm to 6 pm at the Historic Palace Theatre, Cape Charles. All ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. No dance experience is necessary.

Featured events of Experimental Film Virginia 2022 include:

• July 23: Art in a Barn: The lively Eastern Shore tradition of gathering in barns inspired Art in a Barn, an iconic evening of dance, music, community and good local food and drink that showcases the incredible talent of our resident artists. A perfect family event, we will feature live music by Guava Jam Band with a cash bar featuring local wines, mixed drinks and a slushy machine with alcoholic and non alcoholic treats.  The event will take place at Bluff Gardens, a private residence between two properties overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. The famous fried shrimp by the iconic restaurant, Steinhilbers will be coming to the Eastern Shore for Art in a Barn.

• July 30: Reel & Raw: Experimental Film Virginia will proudly present the 2022 edition of short films on July 30, 2022. These twelve new films will be fresh off the editing room floor, created on location in and around Cape Charles during a two week intensive artist residency. Doors will open at 7 pm and the screening begins at 8 pm followed by a dance party, featuring the international musicians of iDox, a band formed by a group of musically-inclined ophthalmologists. Cash bar available throughout the event with food/snacks for sale.

Tickets are now on sale at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/experimental-film-virginia-13485177059.

For media inquiries please contact Rebekah Robinson at [email protected] or 757-292-0521

Zeiders American Dream Theater and the Little Theater of Virginia Beach are teaming up this summer to offer Virginia Beach Residents the best of local arts. From now through September 30, purchase a “Flex Pass Plus” subscription at either theater, and receive a free ticket to a performance in the 2022-2023 season at the partner organization. 

Zeiders American Dream Theater, a non-profit theater known as “The Z” located in Town Center Virginia Beach, features a variety of music, theater and comedy performances in the 2022-2023 season. Flex Pass Plus subscribers are invited to experience the best of new art at any performance in three series of shows: The Z New Play Series, The Z Concert Series, and the Plan B Comedy Series. 

Audiences are invited to use their Flex Pass Plus at the “Curtain Up! New Play Series” at The Z, which features the debuts of new theater works, starring local and professional talent. The “Live at the Z Concert Series” is a season-long lineup of diverse artists from a variety of music genres, performing in an intimate setting. The Plan B Comedy Series invites you to laugh along with improv, sketch and stand-up performances from the seasoned Plan B Comedy Troupe. 

The Little Theater of Virginia Beach is a community theater located in the heart of oceanfront that showcases the best local talent in a mainstage season with two musicals and three plays yearly. Flex Pass Plus patrons can redeem a ticket to the LTVB 2022-2023 season, which includes Halloween favorite “Dracula”, a modern take on Shakespeare’s classic “Much Ado About Nothing”, mystery thriller “Murder on the Orient Express”, and musical favorites “Escape to Margaritaville” and Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”. 

A Flex Pass Plus to The Z includes five (5) tickets to performances of your choice at The Z for just $100, plus one ticket to any show in the LTVB season. Purchase your Flex Pass Plus to The Z at www.thez.org/flexpassplus 

A Flex Pass Plus to LTVB includes your choice of three (3) or five (5) tickets to performances of your choice at LTVB, plus one free ticket to performances at The Z. Purchase your Flex Pass Plus to LTVB at www.ltvb.com/flexpassplus

A weekend of live music, interactive workshops and open mics returns to Town Center with the 2022 TasteBreakers Music Festival. 

Featuring headliner Violet Bell, the festival opens Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. 

“Hampton Roads has always been jam-packed with talent and every year we strive for representation of every genre, but that is still only a small peek behind the curtain,” said The Z’s Music and Community Series Producer Liz Terrell. “The Z’s doors are open and, as always, we are filled with the creativity of the Hampton Roads community.” 

Beginning on Friday, festival-goers can take the stage in the free open mic showcase, then workshop new song ideas in the “Songwriting Party”, hosted with guest artists. 

“Inspiring creativity within our community is at the heart of The Z’s mission and workshops are the best place to do just that!“ said Terrell. “There are three workshop experiences included in the TasteBreakers Music Festival schedule. Our Songwriting Party will be a real hands-on experience for every skill set ranging from beginners to experts.”

The festival’s events on Friday and Saturday also see the artists teaming up to create and uplift each other’s works in new ways. 

“What I love most about some of the events in our TasteBreakers Music Festival is that they highlight our artists’ willingness to collaborate and support one another,” said Terrell. “You will see that best represented in the Songwriter Swap and The Z: Unplugged Showcase- you’ll definitely want to buy an All-Access Pass to ensure you can come see both!”

The Songwriters Swap sees artists leaving their creative footprints on each other’s works in an innovative concert, and “The Z: Unplugged” performances feature each singer/songwriter in a song-circle–accompanying each other and sharing stories about their songs & creative process. 

Headliner duo Violet Bell closes out the festival on the main stage at 8pm with a full set. The regionally-touring band blends the sounds of fiddle, guitar, banjo, and harmonies to create an innovative twist on Americana music. Lizzy Ross, a Maryland native, lends her soprano vocals to the instrumentation and harmonies of Omar Ruiz-Lopez fiddle, born in Panama and raised in Puerto Rico. Together they draw on their different backgrounds to create a unique perspective on traditional roots music. 

The TasteBreakers Music Festival runs 5:30-9:00pm on Friday, June 24 and 2-9:00pm on Saturday, June 25. 1-day passes for Friday or Saturday are $25, and a full weekend All-Access pass is $35. Tickets can be purchased online at TheZ.org/TasteBreakers2022 or by calling the box office at 757-499-0317.