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microChicago seeks submissions for "Orange Line", part 3 of The 'L' Cycle.

After the culmination of our first 'L' Cycle series on the Red Line, microChicago is excited to open submissions for 1 page plays to be included in our upcoming paper festival, and subsequent reading(s).

Submissions can be sent to microchicago2024@gmail.com, under the following guidelines:

Subject line to read: NAME_STOP(ex. DakotaPariset_Midway)
1. 1 short play, not to exceed 1.5 pages, inspired by one of the 16 Orange Line 'L' stations. Scripts exceeding 2 pages will not be considered
2.. Brief bio, short artistic statement, and a brief statement on your connection to the Orange Line.
3. Headshot/photo

For examples of microplays, please visit The Lightbulb Factory or microChicago's Facebook or Instagram accounts!

microChicago paper festivals consist of episodic releases on our social media platforms, as well as through our parent company The Lightbulb Factory, which include a digital poster, your play, and an Artist Profile. In some instances, this will culminate in a live reading of the entire Line.

mC & Playwright Agreement:
The essential outline of the agreement would allow us to showcase your work on our social media as well as including in an archival collection and a collection for reading on a forthcoming microChicago New Play Exchange page. Both parties acknowledge that selected plays will receive a $10 commission, as well as percentages of potential performances, publications and other revenue generated by projects involving their work, unless otherwise waived by the playwright, who will retain all rights and creative ownership, in addition to microChicago's initial publications via social media, and New Play Exchange publication inclusion, archival retention, or other potential publication collaborations, in which playwrights' will be asked to confirm inclusion. microChicago simply aims to be a sounding board or jumping off point for amplifying creatives interested in exploring the infinite space of small. Agreement subject to amendment, with updates and re-confirmation by collaborators.