Page to Stage & Musical Works
What is Page to Stage & Musical Works?
Page to Stage & Musical Works provides student playwrights and composers the opportunity to develop and present original work with guidance from theatre professionals.
All submissions are evaluated by a panel of theatre professionals, educators, playwrights, composers, and musicians. Every applicant receives written feedback, and one playwright and one composer are selected to present their work at the Missouri State Thespian Conference.
Student Playwright & Composer Experience
Development
Selected playwrights work one-on-one with a Master Playwright to revise and strengthen their script for performance. Selected composers work with a Master Musical Theatre Director/Choreographer to stage and refine their original musical number.
Evaluation
Every playwright and composer who submits a script or musical number receives written feedback from multiple adjudicators to help improve their work.
Collaboration
Selected students rehearse with a cast of their choosing, bringing their creative vision to life through the rehearsal process.
Performance
Selected works are presented as staged readings before an audience of fellow Thespians and educators.
For complete guidelines and submission requirements, visit:
https://bit.ly/P2SMWSharedInfo
- Playwrights must complete the Page to Stage Application.
- Composers must complete the Musical Works Application.
Stage Managers Needed
We are seeking one student Stage Manager to support the Page to Stage production.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting the playwright during auditions and rehearsals
- Calling lighting and sound cues, as needed
- Supervising the setup and strike of tables, chairs, and props
Interested students should complete the Stage Manager Application and submit it, along with a theatrical résumé, to MSTPagetostage@gmail.com by November 1.
Technical Director Needed
We are seeking one student Technical Director to oversee the technical elements of both the Page to Stage and Musical Works performances.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with lighting and sound setup
- Working with directors to prepare technical needs in advance
- Operating and troubleshooting lighting and sound equipment
- Focusing lighting instruments as needed
Applicants should be familiar with basic lighting board operation and general theatre technology.
Interested students should complete the Technical Director Application and submit it, along with a theatrical résumé, to MSTPagetostage@gmail.com by November 1.
Actors Needed
Actors are invited to help bring brand-new plays and musical works to life! This is a unique opportunity to create a role in an original work with only a few hours of rehearsal.
Because these are workshop productions, actors play an important role in the creative process. The choices made during rehearsals often help playwrights and composers further develop their characters and stories.
If selected, actors must attend all rehearsals, the dress rehearsal, and the Saturday performance.
Performances are presented as staged readings, so scripts are held during the performance. Memorization is not required.
Auditions
Auditions take place during Workshop 1 on Thursday.
Page to Stage
Prepare a short monologue.
Musical Works
Prepare 16–32 bars of a musical theatre selection, performed a cappella due to time constraints.
If possible, please bring a headshot and theatrical résumé.
Auditions should not exceed two minutes, including your introduction (name, school, and title of your audition piece).
All performers must complete the audition form before auditioning:
https://bit.ly/P2SMWAudition
Video Auditions
Students who are unable to attend Thursday auditions may submit a video audition using the same audition form:
https://bit.ly/P2SMWAudition
Video auditions must be received by Wednesday, January 6, at 9:00 p.m.
Students auditioning for both Page to Stage and Musical Works should include both auditions in a single video.
Casting
The playwright or composer selects the cast for their work.
Cast lists will be posted outside the audition room and, if possible, within the conference app/digital schedule. Selected actors will also receive rehearsal schedules and performance times.
Scheduling Conflicts
Please note: Students participating in Page to Stage or Musical Works cannot also participate in:
- Improv Intensive
- Tech Challenge
Some Individual Event (IE) performances and Scholarship interviews may also conflict with rehearsals or performances.