New York, NY, January 16, 2008: As part of its continuing commitment to nurture new American musicals, The ASCAP Foundation is seeking new musicals for the 13th annual ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in Los Angeles. Serving once more as artistic director for the workshop is Oscar and Grammy-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz whose credits include the Broadway smash
Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, the Walt Disney films
Pocahontas and
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the Dreamworks' film
The Prince of Egypt. The workshop will take place April 7, 9, 28, 29, 30 and May 1, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. sharp, at the Disney Feature Animation Studio Lot in Burbank, CA.
Workshop participants will have the opportunity to present selections from their original works in progress for professional critique. Each session will feature prominent guests from all aspects of musical theatre, including producers, directors, critics, performers and composers. Past panelists have included Quincy Jones, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, David Zippel, Jason Alexander and ASCAP President Marilyn Bergman.
Writers interested in applying for participation in The ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in Los Angeles should submit the following:
- A CD of four (4) songs with lyric sheets
- A brief description of each song as to its plot placement
- A brief synopsis of the musical
- Biographical information for each composer, lyricist & book writer (Please include address/phone number/email)
Send complete submission package to: Michael A. Kerker
ASCAP
7920 W. Sunset Boulevard, Third Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Attn: Disney Musical Theatre Workshop
All submissions must be received by Friday, March 7, 2008.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Submit 4 songs only. If you send us a full recording, we will only listen to the first 4 songs.
- Submissions do not need to be produced in a studio. We are looking for talent and potential, not production values.
- If your musical is selected, you will need to present 50 consecutive minutes from the musical at the workshop. The 50-minute selection must include book and songs.
- Those who have been accepted into the workshop will receive a phone call by March 26, 2008
- Those who will be invited to audit the workshop will receive an email invitation.
- Please do not call to ask if you have been selected.
Space is limited. Submissions will not be returned.
For further information, please call Yuri Kwon at 212-621-6264.
The ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in Los Angeles is part of an ongoing series of workshops sponsored by The ASCAP Foundation to nurture new American musicals. The workshops are free of charge and are open to everyone, regardless of performing right affiliation.
About The ASCAP Foundation
Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. Included in these are songwriting workshops, grants, scholarships, awards, recognition and community outreach programs, and public service projects for senior composers and lyricists. The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout the United States.
www.ascapfoundation.org
