OPEN CALL - SHORT PLAY MINI FESTIVAL
WHEN: SUNDAY 28 TH AUGUST 2022 ONLY

WHERE: THE SPACE THEATRE, 269 WESTFERRY ROAD, LONDON, E14 3RS

NEAREST STATION: MUDCHUTE – DLR
TIME: 10AM – 2PM (THIS INCLUDES GET IN)
PERFORMANCE: 1 PER GROUP - THEME: MENTAL HEALTH
TIME SLOT TO PERFORM YOUR SHORT PLAY: 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM

Ananasso Productions:
We're offering other actor(s)/writer(s)/director(s)/Producer(s) groups/individuals, from all
genders, cultures, communities etc. the opportunity to perform their original short
play(s), alongside us, Ananasso Productions at The Space Theatre, for FREE. We have
already secured the venue for the above date/time and are offering other groups, the
same opportunity.
HOW IT WILL WORK:
From the submissions we receive via email, we will select a small number of plays to fill the
remaining slots (one has already been taken). The performance duration of all the plays
combined will last approximately 1 hour, circa 12.45 - 1.45 pm, with each group being
allocated a maximum of 15mins for their piece within the performance hour. The rest of
the time will be for any tech/get-in/set up rehearsals.
The plays should be easy to produce, with a simple set to facilitate the swap between each
play and assure a smooth-run time throughout the whole event.

CRITERIA:
 No longer than 15minutes
 Must include (either directly or indirectly) ‘mental health’ within its narrative
 Due to the nature of the theme and content that may be present in each piece,
You/your team must be 18+ to submit & perform*
 We are open to all genres (e.g., Comedy, drama etc.)
*The performance space and other facilities are accessible for wheelchair users however
access to the bar is via stairs only, on the 1 st floor.

WE WILL PROVIDE:
 A FREE space for you to perform your work
 Promotion of the festival (including your play within the festival programme on The
Space website) * – *we still highly encourage you to promote your play/the
festival across your social media platforms etc.
 IF SELECTED YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
 Covering all fees for any rehearsal space you/your team require before 28 th August
2022
 Covering all fees to pay your actor(s)/writer(s)/director(s) etc. for all rehearsals
& the event day
 Covering all fees for all props/costumes that you require, bringing them with you
on the day
 Casting your piece and putting together your group
(actors/writers’/directors/producer)

We are simply offering you the space for free!

SUGGESTIONS (the following will have no bearing on your submission, it’s just a
recommendation):
Whilst we don’t have a limit as to how many actors you can have for your piece, we strongly
recommend focusing your piece for 2-4 actors as you will only have 15mins.
Where you can, allocate separate, Director & Producer (and if possible) Writer roles
within your team, as well as your actors – this means that each person will have a
distinct role rather than having to switch between the different ones.
Keep costume changes to a minimum (preferably 0) if you can – you only have
15mins.
Diversity within your group/piece

SUBMISSION: Please submit to: CastingForPlays2022@gmail.com by 7th August 2022
with the following: This can be written with video links/images to your previous performances
(if you have any).
OR

Maybe you would like to submit your application via video with your group (or by yourself if
you haven’t yet cast your piece/allocated roles) – please send via YouTube/Vimeo link OR
WeTransfer only – no more than 4 mins. CLEARLY LABEL LINK/VIDEO (FULL NAME –
NAME OF PIECE YOU ARE SUBMITTING – FAO ALEXANDER ANANASSO)
We aim to give you a response by 16 th August 2022.

Consider the following in your application:
A. YOU & YOUR TEAM
(e.g., your full name, position (are you the writer? Etc. name of your actors/crew – if you
have them at the time of submission – if not, don’t worry, we can get these details once you
have cast your piece)
B. YOUR PIECE:
1. A. Who wrote it? (You? Or another member of your team?) Writer background? What
inspired you to write this short/submit this piece?
1.B Logline/Pitch (if you can provide this then do – should be no more than 2 sentences).
Hint: E.g., “Vibe is Sarah Kane’s “4.48 psychosis meets Patrick Maber’s “Closer”
OR “Cruel Intentions” meets “10 Things I Hate About You” – it gives us an idea of
mood/atmosphere of your piece.
2A. Summarised plot/Synopsis 2B. Themes
3. Why have you submitted to this festival?
4a. Attach any photos you may have from previous performances
b. Video footage from previous performances that you may have*
*Vimeo/YouTube etc. links are preferred. If sending video file - WeTransfer only –
clearly labelled with your full name, email & name of your piece – FAO: Alexander
Ananasso - CastingForPlays2022@gmail.com by 7 th August 2022
The mini festival will be a FREE EVENT, we won't be charging for tickets.
We aim to respond to all submissions by 16 th August 2022 the latest.
Thanks,
Ananasso Productions