Personnel:
EstefanÃa Fadul, Co-Artistic Director
Graeme Gillis, Co-Artistic Director
Adriana Borzellino, Managing Director
Linsay Firman, Director of Play Development
RJ Tolan, Program Director of Youngblood
Richard Mayer, Development Director
MJ Lugo, General Manager
Submission Policy:
Submit a one-page letter of artistic interest, at least three letters of professional recommendation, all from members of EST, a resume, a picture (if appropriate), and any supporting materials that would further acquaint the theater with the candidate's work, and full contact information including phone number.
Actors: If requested to audition, prepare 5 minutes to present either two contrasting monologues, a monologue and a two-character scene, or just a two-character scene. If doing a scene, provide your scene partner with minimal props/set pieces. You may also be asked to do a cold reading at the audition. Playwrights: An interview may be required. Samples of work will be required. Submit a full-length (mandatory) and a one-act (if possible).
Theater Types:
Equity, New Work, Contemporary Plays
Comments:
Mission:
The Ensemble Studio Theatre (EST) develops and produces original, provocative, and authentic new plays. They engage and challenge their audiences in New York City and across the country. EST is a dynamic community committed to a collaborative process and dedicated to inclusion across all aspects of identity and perspective, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexuality, physical or mental ability, physical or mental health, and recovery. They acknowledge and work to end systemic marginalization and oppression at all levels of their organization. EST discovers and nurtures new voices and supports artists throughout their creative lives. They believe that this extraordinary support and their commitment to inclusivity are essential to yield extraordinary work.
