ROTTEN by Josie White - Rapid Response Scheme

Calling all writers! This is your chance to have your work performed on the stage at Derby Theatre & Curve. 

As part of our upcoming production of ROTTEN, we are running a Rapid Response initiative for four writers at two venues to create short pieces responding to the themes of the play. Information on how to take part and dates for the rapid response below.

A bit about the play

In this Hitchcock meets Lord of the flies drama: Saoirse, Coco and Sonia are struggling to make ends meet in London. Their shared dream of becoming successful actors is dwindling away quicker than their bank balances, and their only joy comes from spying on their rich neighbours' antics. Through their living room window the girls have a front row seat into the  life of: The honourable Iris Montague-Willis, and when the girls spot Iris in a compromising position, they see their chance to cash in.

Derby Theatre

  • Writers will be called for a one-hour launch event with ROTTEN director Rikki Beadle-Blair at Derby Theatre on Tuesday 12th March at 19:00.

  • Writers must submit their first drafts the morning of Monday 25th March and will receive feedback by Friday 29th March. 

  • Final drafts to be submitted on Friday 5th April. The scripts will then be rehearsed on the afternoon of Saturday 6th April and performed (script-in-hand) at 17:30, before the evening performance of ROTTEN. 

  • The script should be written for no more than 3 characters

  • This is a paid opportunity (£200 per person) for 4 writers.

  • We are particularly keen to receive applications from global majority artists and LGBTQI+ artists.

  • All writers interested should submit 10 pages of their work to Rob Ward, Creative Director of Emmerson & Ward Productions (rob@emmersonandward.com) 

Application deadline: Monday 26th February

Successful applicants informed: Monday 4th March 

Curve

  • Writers will be called for a one-hour launch event with ROTTEN director Rikki Beadle-Blair at Curve on Monday 18th March at 19:00.

  • Writers must submit their first drafts the morning of Thursday 21st March and will receive feedback by that evening, with final drafts to be submitted the morning of Saturday 23rd March. 

  • The scripts will then be rehearsed on the afternoon of Saturday 23rd and performed (script-in-hand) at 17:30, before the evening performance of ROTTEN. 

  • The script should be written for no more than 3 characters

  • This is a paid opportunity (£200 per person) for 4 writers.

  • We are particularly keen to receive applications from global majority artists and LGBTQI+ artists.

  • All writers interested should submit 10 pages of their work to Rob Ward, Creative Director of Emmerson & Ward Productions (rob@emmersonandward.com) 

Application deadline: Monday 4th March

Successful applicants informed: Monday 11th March