Hello Designers,
Please read through these guidelines, and make sure you follow them when designing. Please explore our website for inspiration. Email entries to elizabeth@wordsmyththeater.org. Entries are due by December 31, 2011. 

Auden sees Bruce and suddenly wants to grow up. So he puts away his childish things and gives away his dogs. But is that really how one grows up? And what does that mean -- to grow up?

The Houston theater has had a hard couple of weeks. On Friday, September 30, we lost a theater icon -- Bettye Fitzpatrick. She was an Alley Theatre Company member for decades and was instrumental in forming that institution into what it is today. Next, we lost a rising young star on Saturday, October 1. Sofia Mendez had talent, personality and spunk. She was featured in our April reading of Failure: A Love Story. Lastly, one of Wordsmyth Theater's strongest supporters and contributors died on Monday, October 3. Susan Mauzy, a donor to several Houston theaters, will also be missed.

 Sofia Mendez, 1/2/1984 - 10/1/2011

 "Think of your life. If you could see where it was going to end, would that make living it easier?" --Jenny June Fail, who is not Late, but On Her Way

From Failure: A Love Story, by Philip Dawkins

Playwright Lanford Wilson died March 24 at 73 years of age. Lanford was not just an important figure in American theatre --  he was also a mentor to the founding members of Wordsymth who met in his class at the University of Houston in 2007. We will remember him fondly. Lanford was a wonderful teacher and a gentle soul.

Get Involved with Wordsmyth

Wordsmyth is currently seeking individuals in a number of areas to assist in its expanding programs. It is also building a talent pool of dramaturges, directors, stage managers, designers, composers and actors for play development.

Wordsmyth Theater Company Seeking:

Dramaturges

Wordsmyth Theater Company is seeking individuals with strong dramaturgy background to provide writers with dramaturgy and structural assistance in developing their plays. If interested please submit your resume and cover letter to Wordsmyth at submissions@wordsmyththeater.org.

Directors, Designers, Stage Managers and Composers

Wordsmyth Theater Company is building a list of directors, designers, stage manager and composers who would be interested in working with new plays in their development stages for readings and possible productions. If you would like to be included, please send your biographical information and interest to us at submissions@wordsmyththeater.org.

Volunteers

Wordsmyth needs volunteers to assist with various projects including database management, and events. If interested, please contact Susan Missiha at susan@wordsmyththeater.org.

Thank you for your interest in Wordsmyth Theater Company.

Know Your Rights

Wordsmyth is fully supportive of the rights of playwrights, and encourages all playwrights to become knowledgeable about their rights. We encourage you to become familiar with the Dramatist's Bill of Rights.

Interesting Article

It's Hard Out There for a Female Playwright, Study Finds - New York Entertainment

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