The Writing department is hosting an evening of script readings on Monday, January 28. The event is looking for short scripts or scenes from scripts to be showcased by actors, who will read them on the spot.

The idea behind cold readings is that actors get the chance to perform and make character choices quickly, while writers benefit from hearing their words aloud — helping them immensely in finding the trouble spots.

Here’s the call for actors and scripts from the Writing department:

WRITERS

Submit a ten-minute short film script or scene from a TV or feature project. Current students and recent graduates of the Writing program are eligible. Preference will go to pages that are in good shape, and that are dialogue-driven and suitable for reading on stage. Scripts will be selected by event organizers Robert Woolsey and Kurt Hoffman. Submit scripts by January 23rd to writeractorvfs@gmail.com in Final Draft, PDF, or Word documents.

ACTORS

We’re looking for 6-12 actors to participate in the event. Current students and recent graduates of the Acting program, as well as all members of the VFS Sketch Company, are eligible. Actors who participate must come early to the event (6:30) at which time they will be cast and receive script pages. They’ll then read the script in front of a live audience. Submit your name by January 21st to writeractorvfs@gmail.com.

Good luck, everyone!