project submissions

new works

BPA’s commitment to local playwrights, composers, new works and new horizons is revealed by the many new works showcased during recent seasons: Allen Strange’s Brief Visits to Imaginary Places: World premiere of a suite of programmatic “ear movies” about four fantasy lands taken from contemporary literature, commissioned for Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra; Stage Off : Playwriting Competition One-Acts; Last Poem on Earth; A Jazz Requiem: an original work by Bonnie J. Wallace and Paul Lewis based on the poetry of Bainbridge Island writers and featuring the Bainbridge Chorale; Word Series: Readings by Bainbridge Island students recognized in ACT Theatre’s Young Playwrights Program; The River Boys: Bob McAllister’s legendary Halloween story; Joe Bean: Bob McAllister’s celebrated rock opera based on the book of Job; Harry Tracy, A Bainbridge Bandit: John Ellis' and Andrew Shield’s original musical comedy melodrama based on the true life of Harry Tracy, an infamous outlaw of the early 1900’s; The Recollection of Flight: Paul Lewis’ original musical set in WWII about American soldiers in Anzio, Italy; and BPA Theatre School: Dozens of original works produced for BPA Theatre School students, grades 1 - 9.

submittal guidelines

We want to hear about your project and look forward to exploring collaborative opportunities with you. Write to let us know that you're interested, and please include the following elements in your submittal:

personal information

1. Name, address, contact numbers and email
2. Professional credits with emphasis on theatre directing
3. References

Production Proposal

1. Title(s) of production(s) of choice and copy(ies) of the work(s)
2. Plot summary(ies)
3. Cast breakdown(s): number, gender and ages
4. Audition requirements
5. Scenic, lighting, prop and costume requirements
6. Musicians needed, if any
7. Special considerations

Production Vision

1. Your reasons for wanting to do these projects
2. Reasons for proposing it to BPA
3. Connection to the community
4. Target audience

Successful submissions will specifically address how the material and the production will meet the stated criteria. Please also include your salary requirements and any other information that might aid us in making our decision to produce your project. Send submissions to Bainbridge Performing Arts, Attn: Artistic Director, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Questions may also be directed to the Artistic Director at 206.842.1163.