SHOW & TELL
A workout space for NYC based multi-disciplinary artists seeking a supportive community to share their unfinished and messy creations. Show & Tell is open to all. We welcome plays, film/tv/web series, sketches, solo shows, storytelling, monologues, songs, and more.
FAIL BETTER
READING SERIES
SHOW & TELL
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.
A reading series/developmental workshop for NYC writers and actors. All are welcome! We accept scripts for plays, film/tv/web series, sketches, solo shows, storytelling, monologues and more. Experiment with your "mess"-in-progress in our supportive space where you’re given room to fail...and grow.
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What We Do
Each meeting we do cold readings, raw performances of 3 pieces (10-20ish pages/mins) followed by 15ish minutes of constructive feedback.
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Who Can Submit
Writers: Fail Better is a safe space to hear your unfinished work read aloud.
Actors: Going crazy practicing that monologue in front of the mirror? Come practice in front of a live audience of fellow failees.
Storytellers and Stand-ups: Work on your piece for the next open mic in our developmental space.
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Don't fit into any of these categories? Reach out to info@failbetter.nyc and tell us more about you and your piece. We'd love to support your art-making.
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I WANT TO SUBMIT
Name
Which reading series are you submitting for?
Where are you with your piece, and what are you working towards?
Submission Policy:
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We ask that you attend Show & Tell once before submitting. This will give you a chance to meet the team and see us in action.
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Submission deadline is the Monday before the reading at 11:59pm
Keep the following in mind:
• New members: 10 page/min limit
• Returning members: 15-20 page/min limit
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Actors: Please let us know if you will be attending. We cannot guarantee you will be cast if you do not RSVP or email us.
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We also accept submissions from actors. Want to try out a new monologue or a stand-up set? Let us know!
Your content has been submitted
WRITING CHALLENGES
We host seasonal writing challenges designed to motivate our members to make writing a priority. Some past writing challenges includes:
JUNE 2018
JANUARY 2017
NOVEMBER 2016
SUMMER 2016
