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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did you set up First Draft?
I had some friends who were actors. They just wanted to be acting, but casting directors and/or potential agents wanted them to see them in a production before they would consider them for work… but they weren’t in work. And so they weren’t being considered for work. And so they weren’t in work. So they still weren’t acting… I had some friends who were directors. They weren’t directing. The contacts, know-how or financial backing weren’t in place for their show. But if you don’t have a show in production, you can’t show your work. If you can’t show your work, how can you work? I had some friends who were writers. They just wanted to write knowing their work would be performed instead of sitting on the shelf for three years. I thought lets get them all together. Let’s create some theatre.

Who set up First Draft?
Suzy Enoch

When?
February 2006

What? A double bill of new writing every month, inspired by events of that month. Each play has a separate writer, director and cast. See our First Draft Shows section for more info

When?
On the 3rd Sunday, Monday, Tuesday of the month. Shows normally start at 7pm or 7:30pm See Shows or Venue section for more info

Who is involved?

The number keeps growing.
Currently over 70 actors, directors and writers. See the Writers, Directors and Actors sections for details of who has worked with us. The plays are seen by about 125 people each month and our audience base is growing.

What is your artistic policy?
Let’s create some new theatre with some talented writers, directors and actors (see Process for more info)

What about money?
Ticket sales cover the cost of venue hire/publicity and on-going costs of running the company. Each show has a zero or micro budget. (We do not normally spend money on set or props.)
Does anyone get paid for their work? No. Unfortunately we are not able to. We are unfunded. The company is about creating theatre and working with people to make it happen.
Any donations for future development gratefully received. Could your company donate something in kind? Please see our Sponsorship section.
We are also always looking to add to our pool of unused spaces which we can rehearse in for free - please get in touch if you have a unused space available in London daytimes, evenings, or weekends. Thank you!

How Do I get involved?

Email firstdraft@hotmail.co.uk
We hold auditions every few months
We read new scripts to identify new writers*
We meet new directors
We are always looking for help re. stage management
Any other help always appreciated – let us know
Come see our plays and spread the word!

*Please note that we do not usually produce pre-written scripts. Instead, each First Draft play begins with a brainstorming session with writer, director and cast about one month before it will first be performed.

Website?
Website was created by Sandy Enoch and is maintained by Tamara Gatward and Alex Willmott

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Frequently Asked Questions Why did you set up First Draft? I had some friends who were actors. They just wanted to be acting, but casting directors and/or potential agents wanted them to see them in a production before they would consider them for work… but they weren’t in work. And so they weren’t being considered for work. And so they weren’t in work. So they still weren’t acting… I had some friends who were directors. They weren’t directing. The contacts, know-how or financial backing weren’t in place for their show. But if you don’t have a show in production, you can’t show your work. If you can’t show your work, how can you work? I had some friends who were writers. They just wanted to write knowing their work would be performed instead of sitting on the shelf for three years. I thought lets get them all together. Let’s create some theatre. Who set up First Draft? Suzy Enoch When? February 2006 What? A double bill of new writing every month, inspired by events of that month. Each play has a separate writer, director and cast. See our First Draft Shows section for more info When? On the 3rd Sunday, Monday, Tuesday of the month. Shows normally start at 7pm or 7:30pm See Shows or Venue section for more info Who is involved? The number keeps growing. Currently over 70 actors, directors and writers. See the Writers, Directors and Actors sections for details of who has worked with us. The plays are seen by about 125 people each month and our audience base is growing. What is your artistic policy? Let’s create some new theatre with some talented writers, directors and actors (see Process for more info) What about money? Ticket sales cover the cost of venue hire/publicity and on-going costs of running the company. Each show has a zero or micro budget. (We do not normally spend money on set or props.) Does anyone get paid for their work? No. Unfortunately we are not able to. We are unfunded. The company is about creating theatre and working with people to make it happen. Any donations for future development gratefully received. Could your company donate something in kind? Please see our Sponsorship section. We are also always looking to add to our pool of unused spaces which we can rehearse in for free - please get in touch if you have a unused space available in London daytimes, evenings, or weekends. Thank you! How Do I get involved? Email firstdraft@hotmail.co.uk We hold auditions every few months We read new scripts to identify new writers* We meet new directors We are always looking for help re. stage management Any other help always appreciated – let us know Come see our plays and spread the word! Please note that we do not usually produce pre-written scripts. Instead, each First Draft play begins with a brainstorming session with writer, director and cast about one month before it will first be performed. Website?* Website was created by Sandy Enoch and is maintained by Tamara Gatward and Alex Willmott
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