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Full-Length Play Winner of the 2019 SETC/Stage Rights Ready To Publish Award Camaro Gibson loves only three things in this life: strawberry glazed donuts, her daddy, and Route 66. Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Camaro keeps her daddy's heart in their family's repair shop: a 1967 Chevy Camaro engine. For the last five years, since her daddy passed away, she has been trying to get that baby to rev and hear its heartbeat one last time before she lets him go. (Cast: 3F)

Full-Length Play "Astonishing... Four Stars. This haunting tale of the thriller classic will have you enthralled by its sights, ensnared by its story, and excited to reach the dramatic conclusion." -TheatreBloom In this harrowing tale of man playing God, Edward, a lone shipwreck survivor, finds himself stranded on an uncharted Pacific island. There he meets the brilliant Dr. Moreau, who fled from society to continue his controversial research. Edward soon discovers the terrifying results of the doctor's experiments- can he survive among Moreau's horrific creations? This chilling play based on the classic thriller by H.G. Wells challenges the limits of science and the power of the human soul. (Cast: 7F, 4M, Ensemble)

Three Full-Length Plays Night Of The Living Dead - Run! Hide! Lock the doors! After a NASA probe contaminated with mysterious radiation crashes to Earth, the recently deceased begin to rise again, and boy are they hungry! They may be out to eat the living, but these walking dead are rampant with wit and sarcasm- certainly a breed above your garden-variety carnivores. Based on the cult classic film by George A. Romero, this zombie-thon is a delightfully skewed send-up of one of the most beloved science fiction genres of all time. Fast-paced and packed with contagious humor, you'll laugh yourself to death over these horrifically and hysterically misunderstood flesh-eating monsters. Dedicated to the zombie in all of us. (Cast: 4F, 4M, Ensemble, Flexible) Plan 9 From Outer Space - This is it! The stage adaptation of Ed Wood's Plan 9 From Outer Space, considered by many to be the worst movie ever made! Packing B-Movie thrills into 70 hair-raising minutes, the story goes something like this: visiting space soldiers use a magic-electro-space-ray-gun to resurrect a recently deceased (and perfectly ghoulish) human couple, putting 'Plan 9' into action. The aliens must stop mankind from developing 'Solaramite, ' a substance that could set off a chain reaction of cosmic explosions that would destroy the entire universe. With 'Plan 9' activated, the space aliens step up the action. Flying saucers invade! Hollywood reacts! The Pentagon responds! Even Colonel Sanders tries to stop the aliens and, well, this was absolutely the worst movie ever made. (Cast: 5F, 9M, Ensemble, Flexible) Santa Claus Conquers The Martians - The children of Mars are in trouble! Too much Earth television has made Martian kids everywhere distracted and withdrawn. The leaders have had enough and consult with an 800-year-old Martian sage for an answer. The response? Kidnap Santa and force him to set up a toy factory on Mars. It's up to young Betty and Billy to help Santa escape back to planet Earth in time to save Christmas, but not before they bring laughter, joy, and the Christmas spirit to the children of Mars. Based on one of the "Top 10 Worst Christmas Films Ever Made," this hysterical stage adaptation of the 1964 cult classic film is a baffling mixture of sci-fi, Christmas cheer, and childish slapstick live and on stage! (Cast: 4F, 6M)

From the creator of the worldwide hit "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)" comes a tale of blackmail, media corruption, and political scandal...in high school. It's 1977 and Vanessa, a popular cheerleader, has beaten science nerd Wendy for Student Council President with a campaign reeking of conspiracy and deceit. When the school paper breaks a bankruptcy scandal that could end her term, Vanessa makes a scapegoat of Eric, a band geek with a delicate secret. It's "Mean Girls" meets "High School Musical" as the student body seeks to uncover the truth. With a 70s style score, this coming-of-age saga illustrates how it's Up To You to take a stand against bullying, no matter how unpopular it may make you. Winner of the 2012 National Youth Theater Award for Outstanding Original Musical"Wry, witty, and ultimately courageous." -New York Times

THRE FULL-LENGTH MUSICALS PIRATE SCHMIRATE!: Get ready for a wildly comic ride as three lovely ladies are cursed by a soggy old sea hag to live as pirates on a tropical isle. When their tiny ship, the Michele Lee, arrives on the island, the beauties discover three handsome princes who have fallen under a similar curse! All six are in search of a magical unicorn who can provide them with a potion that could set everything right again. Their antics, foibles, and foolery provide for a host of swashbuckling songs and situations, blunders, plunders, and happy endings. The story spills from the stage into the aisles, allowing for clever interactions with the audience in the true spirit of the panto. Yo ho! (3F, 4M, Flexible) THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST: KANSAS OR BUST!: Everyone's favorite green-faced villain is back with a vengeance in this imaginative sequel to The Wizard of Oz. The now-powerless Wicked Witch of the West arrives in Kansas on a mission to find Dorothy and retrieve her Raspberry Slippers and Flying Broomstick, but soon discovers that forgetful Dorothy has misplaced them. Now everyone is once again off to see the Wizard Of Oz- who currently resides in Wichita. With the help of Glinda, follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion on a new tune-filled adventure as they attempt to defeat the Wicked Witch once and for all. (Cast: 5F, 6M, Flexible) GLITZ! THE LITTLE MISS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT MUSICAL: In the true spirit of Christmas, get a behind-the-scenes look at the backstabbing mothers and fiercely competitive daughters in the 'Little Miss Christmas Pageant, ' an annual competition where ten girls (and their outrageous stage moms) compete for the coveted Christmas crown. Sequins, shiny shoes, and a can of hairspray aren't all it takes to win this battle. These diva daughters and pushy moms are armed with sheer grit and a thirst for victory. However, when the value of truth, honesty, and love is learned, Christmas spirit becomes the true winner in this heartwarming new holiday classic. (Cast: 5F, 4M, 11 Girls, Flexible)

THREE FULL-LENGTH MUSICALS THE BROTHERS GRIMM AND A SHOWGIRL: This wildly imaginative new family musical features spoofs and goofs of all your favorite fairy tales. Meet Jacob, Wilhelm, and George- The Brothers Grimm themselves- all set to present their best-known stories. But when they forget their book of fairy tales, the fun really starts. Add a sequined and feathered Showgirl to help the guys, and you've got a great big comedy hit! Featuring exciting versions of Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Sleeping Beauty, the fun leads to a delightfully nonsensical and audience-inspired story called "Das Rumpleshperlinschpee." (Cast: 1F, 3M) GLAM KITTY SQUAD: Mild-mannered kitties by day- crime-fighting cats by night. This family-friendly pop musical spoofs the likes of Charlie's Angels, Batman, and other crime-stopping classics! Set in a loony make-believe world, each act features a different adventure for our glamorous hero trio: Act I finds our colorful kitties seeking out a treasured trinket that's mysteriously gone missing; Act II lands our fetching felines in a side-splitting canary caper, complete with flying feathers. This new musical is truly a laugh riot for all audiences. (Cast: 5F, 3M, Flexible) TEEN SANTA is a fast-paced and wildly inventive new holiday musical chronicling the life of seventeen-year-old Chris, who discovers that his super-hero powers of faith, hope, and charity often turn him into a teenage Santa Claus! Set in Chris' garage with a live onstage band, the show cleverly uses props and clutter from the garage to create the present, the past, and several comic book-style fantasy sequences. This is the perfect holiday show for a highly creative production team, and your teen cast members will love the theatrical, punk rock-flavored score. Teen Santa is a uniquely entertaining musical that will prove to one and all that belief in the spirit of Christmas can change the world! (Cast: 4F, 4M)

"Out There On Fried Meat Ridge Road" Things could not get any worse for Mitchell, who just lost his girlfriend, his apartment, and his job at the local Spork Factory. With nowhere to go, he answers an ad for a roommate and finds himself in a West Virginia countryside motel with JD, an affable hillbilly of mysterious origins. Soon JD's neighbors - curmudgeonly Flip, meth-head Marlene, and her hot-headed boyfriend Tommy - have all but taken over the tiny room. When this zany group find themselves in a brief hostage situation, Mitchell must decide to save himself or join this dysfunctional family and let his freak-flag fly."A Fried Meat Christmas" The Fried Meat gang is back for the holidays! JD plans to prepare a special Christmas dinner for Mitchell using what he assumes is a book of delicious recipes: The Anarchist Cookbook. When an unexpected newcomer arrives in search of a meal, things take a troubling turn, and for the first time in his life, JD experiences a crisis of faith. The entire gang scrambles to restore JD's Christmas spirit and ring in the holidays hillbilly-style."The Unfryable Meatness Of Being" Stakes are high when a surprise fire inspection threatens to shut down the motel our hillbilly heroes call home. With Mitchell's pregnant girlfriend's arrival and the impending inspection, it seems the Fried Meat gang may go their separate ways. When a mysterious man shows up thinking JD may be just the opportunity he was looking for, JD has the chance to save the motel and keep his makeshift family together-but it will all come down to a game of beer pong.

Full-Length Musical "Gospel music is the glorious soul of A Cappella!" -The New York Times Sung entirely without instrumentation, this joyous musical follows Jeremiah, a young gospel singer who joins a hot new boy band. His rich musical heritage is forgotten as he gives up the music of praise for the music that pays. Returning home, he discovers that his family, friends, and the women he loved have all moved on. Can the gospel music of his past help him find his true voice and reclaim the passion he left behind? Winner of the 2015 Stage Rights/NYMF Publishing Award! (Cast: 4F, 2M, Flexible)

Red Bull Theater - New York City's "most exciting classical theater"- for the first time ever offers a published collection featuring the best of its annual Short New Play Festival. This ongoing series features 10-minute plays of heightened language and classical themes by today's hottest writers, including commissions by established playwrights such as John Guare, David Ives, Regina Taylor, and Anne Washburn, and winning entries by writers such as Mike Anderson, Sam Lahne, Lynn Rosen, and Jen Silverman- all chosen from a competition that receives nearly 300 submissions each year. In the hands of great playwrights, the 10-minute play is a highly entertaining dramatic form. This collection offers the most delectable of these delightfully compact works - some downright silly, and others powerfully moving - from Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival.

Red Bull Theater - New York City's "most exciting classical theater"- for the first time ever offers a published collection featuring the best of its annual Short New Play Festival. This ongoing series features 10-minute plays of heightened language and classical themes by today's hottest writers, including commissions by established playwrights such as John Guare, David Ives, Regina Taylor, and Anne Washburn, and winning entries by writers such as Mike Anderson, Sam Lahne, Lynn Rosen, and Jen Silverman- all chosen from a competition that receives nearly 300 submissions each year. In the hands of great playwrights, the 10-minute play is a highly entertaining dramatic form. This collection offers the most delectable of these delightfully compact works - some downright silly, and others powerfully moving - from Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival.

Full-Length Musical "A true tale of love, folk music and betrayal." -Broadway World The world of legendary folksinger Paul Clayton comes to life onstage as a musical Wikipedia page. When Bob Dylan arrived in Greenwich Village in 1961, Paul Clayton was the most recorded young folk singer in America. A smitten Clayton took Dylan under his wing, only to be left alone and heartbroken when Dylan rose to fame and fortune. Their tumultuous friendship wrought with plagiarism, betrayal, and unrequited love is beautifully explored in this folk-infused, myth-shattering new musical chronicling the life of the folk music legend and the music that influenced him. (Cast: 2F, 4M)

Full-Length Play "A spoof chiller... 'The Bad Seed' spliced with Ed Wood... spot on!" -The New York Times McCarthy-era hysteria meets the gender-bending hilarity of Charles Busch in this comedy of horrors. Betty and her daughter are new to town, and so far life seems to be going well for our two heroines except for two tiny troubles: Mother has no memory of her life before motherhood and Daughter is definitely not your average child. Quite unexpectedly, the bewildered duo find themselves at the center of Tarrytown's quirky chaos. One by one, the ladies of the town meet untimely ends while its gentlemen seem to be mysteriously disappearing. Who is responsible for these gruesome fates? Inspired by the classic cult B-Horror films of the 1950s, this deranged comedy will keep audiences on the edge of their seat. (Cast: 1F, 4M)

Full-Length Musical Revue In this perfectly profane and wickedly funny Christmas revue, a flurry of children's letters to Santa are brought to life by four performers. You know these kids, or maybe you were one of them: the boy who dances to his own unique carol, the girl aching to mother a dolly, the brutally naughty brats who insist they're really nice, and the needy, greedy and profoundly selfish boys and girls who misunderstand the true meaning of Christmas. Subversive and darkly comic, Naughty/Nice is an original holiday-themed musical revue for grown-ups that seeks to reveal the other side of Christmas. (Cast: 2F, 2M, Flexible)

Full-Length Play "Four Stars. An entertaining family show, with enough clever jokes to keep the grownups on board." -Sacramento News and Review Mowgli's search for home takes the spotlight in this new imagining of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale. In this living storybook, Mowgli struggles to fit in with the wolves, the monkeys, and even the humans on his journey to discover where he belongs. Along the way he must contend with the mesmerizing Kaa and the terrifying Sheer Khan, but with the help of his friends Baloo and Bagheera, Mowgli's search ends happily. Masks, puppets, and contemporary elements, like a trip to the Starbucks in the cell-phone-obsessed city, make this new adaptation of The Jungle Book a unique and delightful one. (Cast: 5F, 6M, Ensemble, Flexible)

Full-Length Play "An insightful play. I will be thinking and talking about this show for a long time." -Broadway World In this honest and poignant look at adolescence, Garret, an outsider, navigates the tumultuous halls of his school with his best friend Diz, a self-proclaimed freak. They escape the day-to-day tortures of high school in a game-world called Haven, where they slay monsters and save maidens. When Garret catches the attention of Nicole, a popular cheerleader with an honest heart, it upsets the status quo. Jealousy and betrayal force Garret to confront past mistakes and question who his real friends are. This gut-wrenching new play unswervingly explores the tragic consequences of bullying that have left us staggering as a nation time and time again. (Cast: 2F, 3M)

Full-Length Play It's nearly Christmas, and Will Shakespeare, haunted by writer's block and the ghost of Christopher Marlowe, has 12 days to create the perfect holiday play for Her Majesty the Queen. With the deadline looming, we're treated to mistaken identity, a love triangle, and plenty of sexual innuendo as a rousing band of misfit thespians stop at nothing to ensure the show will go on! Featuring laugh-out-loud parodies of your favorite Christmas melodies, this fun holiday romp is a merry, irreverent send-up that mashes "Twelfth Night," "Richard III," and "A Christmas Carol" with historical inaccuracies and slanderous fabrications into an Elizabethan pudding that serves everyone! (2F, 6-8M)

Full-Length Play "A funny, friendly, big lug of a play." -The New York Times When Charlie and Dom, two wise guys from the old neighborhood, find themselves at odds with the Family, they must serve up perfectly seasoned performances with their spicy puttanesca to escape danger. This odd couple await their fate as they prepare dinner for their special guests. Written by Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years), Dinner With The Boys is an evening filled with belly-laughs, killer plot twists, and plenty of garlic. The only question remaining: will this dinner be their last meal? (Cast: 3M)

Full-Length Musical "The very best way to introduce theatre to someone who likes fishing, hunting and football." -Twin Cities Daily Planet Four buddies are enjoying their annual deer hunting trip, but this year is different. After 15 years of coming home with nothing but a hangover, their wives have given them an ultimatum: bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one hurdle stands in their way- none of them know how to hunt. Do they buy one? Steal one? Could they possibly try to... shoot one? With this wacky troop, it seems the only ones safe in the woods are the deer, but with song and dance, a bit of chance, and some audience interaction, their prayers are answered just as they run out of beer. Get ready to laugh your antlers off! (Cast: 4M)

Full-Length Musical Pack up your trunks and head to "Camp Rolling Hills" for a wild, tune-filled summer of campfires, bunk beds, and treasure hunts (for missing underwear, that is). From learning a new sport, to discovering musical talent, to finding first love, these 12 tweens are off on an eight-week adventure that will forever change their lives. At "Camp Rolling Hills," it doesn't matter if you are a bookworm, a jock, a tomboy, or a girly-girl because true friendships are made when all the rules are broken. After all, there is a different definition of cool at camp. (Cast: 8F, 8M, Flexible)

Full-Length Play "A rare theatrical endeavor. The gags are nonstop!" -The New York Times Gary and Joanne, rival travel agents and former spouses, are vying for their industry's most prestigious honor: the Globel Prize. With their reputations on the line, they'll tackle any request, no matter how impossible, and any client, no matter how unreasonable. Full of overzealous travelers, overbooked flights, and hoteliers who are just over it, this Off-Broadway hit is a bottomless suitcase of zany characters that reminds us why we travel... and everything that can happen when we do. (Cast: 1F, 1M, Flexible)

Full-Length Play "Remarkable! Must we trot out the phrase 'tour de force'? Yes, we must." -The New York Times Christine Evans is a kindergarten assistant at Edgely Prep, an elite Manhattan private school with an acceptance rate that puts Harvard's to shame. On the day applications are due, Edgely's head of admissions is ousted in a scandal, and Christine is unexpectedly thrust into the job. With phones ringing off the hook, Christine must balance beleaguered applicants, venal administrators, and an army of parents who will stop at nothing to get their kids in. Winner of the 2015 Broadway World Award for Best Off-Broadway Play, Application Pending explores the cutthroat world of kindergarten admissions and what it ultimately means to be a good parent. (Cast: 1F, Flexible)

Full-Length Musical "Glorious! A good-hearted show with real laughs!" -The London Times The riotous tale of mistaken identities and unexpected romance explodes in this brand new musical comedy based on the Tony Award-nominated play. It's 1934, and opera virtuoso Tito Merelli is about to revive Otello for the ten-year anniversary of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. When Tito becomes unexpectedly incapacitated, a suitable replacement must be found. Max, the Opera Director's sheepish assistant, is charged with the daunting task of finding a suitable replacement. Who is cavalier enough to replace him? With the help of a menacing soprano, a tenor-struck ingénue, a jealous wife, and the Cleveland Police Department, mayhem, lunacy and, sheer panic ensue, but in the end, the show must always go on. (Cast: 6F, 4M, Ensemble)

Full-Length Play "Bracing and bittersweet as a whiskey sour!" -New York Magazine There are 1,259,874 bartenders in the United States today. Meet six of them. Louis Mustillo (Mike & Molly, The Sopranos) brings you Bartenders, the ultimate tribute to the men who serve as friend, father, psychotherapist, and ego-booster to the "Cocktail Nation." This sharply crafted expose of six uniquely different barkeeps is a stirring look at the joys and sorrows of stocking, cleaning, and serving up your favorite "sauce." A long-running Off-Broadway hit! (Cast: 1M, Flexible)

Full-Length Musical and Play Winner of the 2014 Stage Rights/NYMF Publishing Award, a program of The New York Musical Theatre Festival. "A refreshing take on Shakespeare and the modern musical." -Broadway Spotted Roz is having a bad day. Not only was she dumped by her high school boyfriend, she finds herself transported to Shakespeare's fair Verona, as Rosaline. Wandering into the balcony scene, she discovers that she's been dumped again, but this time it's by Romeo. Her luck changes as she finds an unlikely friendship with Juliet's rejected suitor, Paris. Can Rosaline and Paris achieve that which eludes Romeo and Juliet: a happy ending? A retro-pop score spins this timeless tale into a whole new adventure. The twists and turns are endless in this teenage rom-com that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. (Cast: 7F, 8M, Ensemble - Flexible)

Full-Length Musical "Brightly tuneful-a winning musical with a big heart!" -San Francisco Chronicle Ever wonder what it's like to be an iconic pop star? Well it ain't just headsets and dance steps! After a downward spiral in the spotlight, Britney has an 'outrageous' night that leaves her bald and battling her demons. Wondering if she's gone 'crazy, ' Britney must now rid herself of her 'toxic' baggage before the curtain goes up on her new musical. Featuring an original score, go back in time to that fateful day when America's princess of pop hit rock bottom. You'll root for her as she struggles to regain control of herself and shake off her past in this delightful musical spoof. (Cast: 4F, 3M)

Two Full-Length Plays A Dish For The Gods - Julia Reynolds, a celebrated literary critic and media personality, hurries onstage to deliver a lecture. Before long, however, she finds herself unable to continue, and to help explain her predicament, she recalls events from her life. After dropping out of college, she returned to school in her late twenties and met Professor Greg Davidson, a classroom dynamo who soon appears onstage and thereafter moves in and out of her presentation. Subsequent scenes reveal how Greg inspired Julia to blossom intellectually, as well as how their personal relationship flourished. Soon, though, Julia faced great opportunities and profound choices, and the play dramatizes how the resolution of these issues determined the path of her life. Did she make the right decisions? Julia and the audience are left to wonder. "A Dish for the Gods is a strong love letter to complex women." -reviewsoffbroadway.blogspot.com Sheepskin - Sharon Sanders, a doctoral candidate in English, arrives at the home of Professor Wyatt Randall. He has just been appointed as a reader of her dissertation, the book-length project she has written to complete requirements for her degree. Initially he seems sympathetic, but when she returns to discuss the manuscript, his brutal criticism of her work shocks her. When he also implies that he expects sexual favors in exchange for his signature, she leaves in a fury. Not long after though, she returns, oozing flattery and flirtation that soon win him over. But before he can formally approve her manuscript, outside forces intrude, and Randall finds himself trapped between official procedures and his own shenanigans. The result is a comic portrait of male vanity, female manipulation, and the academic environment in which such exploitation may flourish.