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Welcome to Raconteur Theatre
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Raconteur Theatre Company tells stories for the people, by the people, about the people.

Our mission is to produce consistently high quality plays that tell engaging and challenging stories that are relevant to people in all walks of life.

This mission is the source for the Raconteur name, which is defined as a "storyteller or a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit." We chose the name because we are seeking to revive storytelling as a crucial community experience. To that end, we will present lesser-known and new scripts in order to offer the Columbus, Ohio audience an increasingly diverse spectrum of plays. In order to create a stable company capable of presenting these stories, we are also committed to making responsible financial decisions every step of the way.

 

 

Upcoming Show:

Tracks in the Snow by Neil McGowan

March 4-20 at Club Diversity (863 S. High St)

Short Synopsis:

When Chase gets stranded in a winter storm, he finds himself stuck staying with a farming family. With no way out until a thaw comes through, Chase finds himself mixed up in both the troubles of the family and the troubles he creates for them, especially the younger daughter.

For additional information, email: info@raconteurtheatre.com

Join us for Free Monthly Script Readings at Gresso's.

Grab a drink at the bar and join us as we read another script we are considering for production. Give your feedback and help us decide what to do in upcoming seasons and what to leave behind!

What: Free script reading open to the public

Why: To get feedback from audience members to help us determine which plays to produce in our upcoming season

Where: Gresso's (961 S. High St., Columbus, OH)

When: 7:00 pm, Second Tuesday of the Month (February 9, 2010)

Play: TBA

 

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Donations

Make a tax-deductible donation to RTC. Donations are processed by a non-profit arts service organization called Fractured Atlas. Fractured Atlas accepts donations on our behalf (financial and material) and provides receipts for the donations. They pass along the contributions to Ractonteur Theatre, minus a 6% administrative handling charge. These donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

To donate online, click on the icon below. You will be directed to Fractured Atlas' website. Then you'll simply provide your name, address and credit card information and they will process your contribution through their secure website. They will send a receipt to the address you provide. For more information about Fractured Atlas' Fiscal Sponsorship program, visit their website.

To donate through the mail, send a check to the following address. Once we receive your check, we will forward it to Fractured Atlas and they will send a receipt to you. Please make checks payable to Fractured Atlas (write Raconteur Theatre in your "memo" line).

Raconteur Theatre Company, P.O. Box 7263, Columbus, Ohio 43205

If you have any questions, please contact us. Send an email to: info@raconteurtheatre.com

Script Submission Guidelines

Please note that Raconteur Theatre Company does not provide any comments or suggestions about work that we neither intend to develop nor produce. Although we accept material year-round, we do not guarantee that every script will be read. We will not return any materials physically mailed to us unless they are accompanied with a SASE and adequate postage. Please note that Raconteur Theatre Company does not provide any comments or suggestions about work that we neither intend to develop nor produce. Although we accept material year-round, we do not guarantee that every script will be read. We will not return any materials physically mailed to us unless they are accompanied with a SASE and adequate postage. If you have any questions or need additional information, please e-mail scripts@raconteurtheatre.com.

Include the following information to allow us to contact you if interested:

1. Full Name of Playwright
2. Complete Mailing Address
3. Email Address
4. The font should be easily readable and 10-14pt.in size.
5. Your script must contain page numbers.
6. Include a list of characters. Keep it brief but be sure to include any important details such as gender, age and race if applicable.
7. Any script submitted must be the sole work of the playwright(s) and must not include any material you do not have permission to use.
8. All scripts must be in English.

Script Submission Suggestions

Raconteur is a small company with under 20 members. We typically perform scripts which allow us to be as minimal as possible or include only one or two locations. We read a lot of scripts to find the ones we feel fit us best. The following are a few suggestions to help you to have the best possible opportunity

1. We accept scripts of all lengths. We do not accept screenplays.
2. Providing a cover page including the title, playwright name, contact information, a little background on the playwright, cast size, genre, approximate run time, and a brief synopsis is helpful.
3. Electronic submissions are strongly preferred.
4. Including a production and publication history if applicable is strongly preferred.
5. Proofread to be certain there are no serious grammatical errors.
6. Consider audiences when choosing a title, think about how it will look on a poster or in a press release. It should compel audiences to come see the show.
7. Try not to include stage directions or costume design unless they are imperative to tell your story.
8. We suggest limiting your cast of characters to no more than 8 and your list of settings to no more than 2.
9. Special interest is given to writers from the Central Ohio area.

Thank you for your interest in Raconteur Theatre Company. We look forward to reading your work.

 

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