Body Politic: Call for Submissions for Live Storytelling
Guidelines
You do not need to have any previous writing or performance experience. Submit a two-minute recorded pitch; it does not have to be a finished piece, but do give us a sense of what the story is about and how the experience affected you.
What we’re looking for:
Tell us about a time when your body, appearance, health, or wellbeing:
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changed your relationship to the world
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changed the world’s relationship to you
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clashed with society’s norms and laws
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forced you to confront a system or break a rule
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These stories could come from:
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your personal world
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your work world
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someone else’s world, or society more broadly, as you experienced it personally (how it changed you or your perspective)
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Recording your two-minute pitch:
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put your energy, personality, emotions, and sense of humor into the recording
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let us know where the story starts, what happens, and how it ends
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make sure there is at least one detailed scene, where an event unfolds in continuous action
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If selected, you will work with a professional storytelling coach to prepare your story (and you!) for the stage over the course of several months. You must commit to:
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a coaching process where you will explore, edit and develop your story
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a mandatory in-person rehearsal a few days prior to the show
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telling the story, in-person, at the show on November 16, 2024 in New York City
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If you have any questions or are experiencing technical difficulties, please feel free to reach out to us at info@blreview.org.