Stage to Page is a bi-monthly new theatre writing event, hosted by an Industry expert, where extracts from three new plays are given a one-hour workshop with a professional director and actors, followed by a script-in-hand reading for a live audience. Each Stage to Page is led by a different Guest Host, drawn from Scotland’s leading theatre practitioners. It's a great opportunity for writers to be
actively involved in the workshop process, see their work being brought to life on stage for the first time, and receive invaluable, informed feedback from an industry expert, directors, actors and audiences. It's also a chance for actors to be part of the first staging of a brand new work. Writers submit extracts in advance. See main page and below for submission deadlines. Extracts are read anonymously by our Guest Host, and three are selected to receive a short one-hour workshop, followed by a rehearsed script-in-hand reading. ON THE NIGHT
6.30 Doors open, Registration opens, Actors suggest
themselves for casting
7.00 Event start: Introduction of Guest, casting of scenes
7.20 Scenes are developed for an hour in open rehearsals.
8.20 Tea-break
8.40 Rehearsed readings, followed by discussion and
feedback session with the audience, led by the Guest.
9.45 Networking, putting the world (and the theatre) to
rights…. HOW TO GET INVOLVED
WRITERS
- Submit a scene, maximum 5–10 minutes long, and include a short synopsis, character breakdown, title page and page numbers - all on the same document, please. NB please ensure your name is NOT included anywhere on your script. Submit typescript in standard font (eg Arial or Times Roman), 12pt, double-spaced. Max length is 7-8 pages, not including title page.
- Only one scene can be submitted per writer.
- Send submissions to: [email protected] by the deadline. Each Guest selects on their own criteria: what doesn't make the cut with one may very well do so with the next, so remember: 'tquitresubmit
Please note:
- Selected writers are expected to attend the event, unless exceptional circumstances prevail.
- Selected Writers cannot submit to the next event.
- Writers not selected can have their work automatically resubmitted for the next event. DIRECTORS
If you are a director interested in exploring new writing and would like to direct for Stage to Page, send your CV to: [email protected]. We recommend strongly that you attend an event first to get an idea of how the night works. Directors are contacted prior to the event, and will see their script in advance. ACTORS
Put your name forward on the night for roles suitable for you in terms of your playing range and age, by placing your name in the appropriate casting envelope: you may suggest yourself for more than one role. Scenes will be cast by the Guest Host, by pulling a name out of each envelope. OBSERVERS
Come along and observe the workshops, watch the readings and take part in the discussion. Stage to Page is a relaxed networking opportunity. DIARY
Stage to Page takes place bi-monthly, usually on the last Monday in the month. Upcoming dates for 2024/5 are:
Monday 25 Nov (submission deadline: 5pm, Mon 4 Nov)
Monday 27 Jan 2025 (submission deadline: 5pm, Mon 6 Jan)
Monday 31 Mar (submission deadline: 5pm, Mon 10 Mar)
Monday 26 May (submission deadline: 5pm, Mon 5 May)
Monday 28 July (submission deadline: 5pm, Mon 7 July)
LOCATION
Acting Coach Scotland (ACS), Govan Workspace, 6 Harmony Row, Glasgow G51 3BA. (2 mins walk from the subway.) https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/6+Harmony+Row,+Govan,+Glasgow+G51+3BA
TICKETS
As ACS has a limited capacity, we operate an advanced booking system. Tickets, costing £4, from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/stage-to-page. COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Please abide by current Covid Guidelines, as issued by the Scottish Government (www.gov.scot 'Coronavirus in Scotland'. Please DO NOT ATTEND If you test positive for Covid-19, are experiencing any of the recognised symptoms or otherwise suspect you may be suffering from it. If you develop Covid-19 symptoms within 3 days of attending the event, please inform us at [email protected] ASAP, and follow Scottish Government advice on what to do. PRIVACY NOTICE
Stage to Page is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Notice covers how we collect, use, store and disclose the data that you supply to us and your rights about its use. The Information We Collect From You:
Personal information (or personal data) means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. It does not include information where the identity has been removed (anonymous data). We will or may collect, store, and use Personal contact details such as name, title and personal email addresses. We will not store any financial information about you. We will or may collect personal information via electronic bookings for Stage to Page events and sign-in sheets at Stage to Page events. Storage and Security of your Personal Information:
Information will be stored on a mailing list accessible only by current Stage to Page Facilitators. We will put in place appropriate safeguards (both in terms of our procedures and the technology we use) to keep your personal information as secure as possible. Your personal information will be stored on an electronic mailing list, accessible only by current Stage to Page Facilitators. This information will be maintained to ensure it is up-to-date and accurate. How the information will be used:
We will use your information in accordance with all applicable laws concerning the protection of your personal information, particularly the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in force from 25 May 2018. We will use your personal information solely for the following purposes:
a) To send you information on Stage to Page activities and events. b) In accordance with current Scottish Government Covid-19 contact tracing guidance. We will not disclose or share your personal information with any third parties for any purpose whatsoever. Data Retention:
We will store the data we collect from you for the minimum period possible: customarily, two years. Your Rights:
Under Data Protection laws, you have the right to:
• Request access to your personal information (commonly known as a “data subject access request”).
• Request correction of the personal information that we hold about you.
• Request erasure of your personal information.
• Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
• Request that your information is provided to you in a portable format. If you wish to make any such request, please contact us at [email protected]. We may not always be able to comply with such requests and, where we cannot, we will explain why. Right to withdraw consent:
In the limited circumstances where you may have provided your consent to the collection, processing and transfer of your personal information for a specific purpose, you have the right to withdraw your consent for that specific processing at any time. Please contact us at [email protected]. Questions or concerns:
If you have any questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at the email address above. If we have breached our duty of care, we will take appropriate action. Changes to this Privacy Notice:
We reserve the right to update this privacy notice at any time. In the event that we do, changes will be notified to you. Stage to Page, Nov 2024
