Script Accelerator 2016
23 June 2016
Script Accelerator is a yearly programme designed to support emerging practitioners.
“We run Script Accelerator because we are passionate about discovering emerging talent and giving a platform to upcoming artists” – Melli Bond, Creative Director
Producers
Each year producers, or theatre companies, are invited to pitch a particular play they would like to develop - and six are selected into the programme.
Each producer is responsible for selecting their actors and director and, over four weeks, is granted slots in a number of spaces within the building in order to develop their work. The process culminates with a 20 minute showing of each piece to an audience in Park200, our larger auditorium.
Pieces are selected on the merit of the script and, vitally, on future life potential. A number have previously gone on to perform our Park90 stage, including Storm In A Tea Cup, World Enough And Time and Happy To Help now on sale in Park90.
Script Accelerator is led by Creative Director Melli Bond with the opportunity for feedback from Artistic Director Jez Bond. Participants will be supported by the Script Accelerator Coordinator Lorna Heap. Each producer will be appointed a mentee to assist their team.
Mentees
Mentees will be selected to support the production teams with the rehearsal, development and delivery of their work. You will be given the opportunity to assist and take part in the professional development process of a new piece of writing within a professional London theatre.
You do not need any skills or experience to take part other than a keen interest in making and delivering theatre in a professional environment to a high standard.
For further information please visit our Script Accelerator page here.