WildClaw Theatre - Backstage - Bringing Horror and the Supernatural to the Chicago Stage

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WildClaw Theatre produces original horror plays as well as stage adaptations of horror literature and media.

Our definition of horror is fairly broad, however do keep in mind that we are a HORROR THEATRE, and to that end we are largely uninterested in genre parodies, horror-comedy, or works that are excessively tongue-in-cheek or campy. Vital to our mission is to produce genuinely frightening, imaginative, intelligent, and literate works of horror for the stage.

In other words: We take our horror seriously (and you should too).

WildClaw Theatre is currently accepting full-length horror plays. Submit your play personally or through your agent to literary@wildclawtheatre.com, along with an introductory letter, a bio or resume, a synopsis, and any development/production history of the play. Preferred formats are .doc and .pdf.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT SCREENPLAYS. Any submission in screenplay format will be discarded.

WildClaw is currently accepting horror radio plays for its fifth annual DEATHSCRIBE Radio Play Festival. Deadline for submissions is August 1, 2013, at midnight.
Please check regulations at this page; submit your 10-minute radio plays at deathscribe2013@gmail.com

For adaptations, the source material must be in the public domain, or the author must secure the rights for a stage adaptation prior to submission to WildClaw.

Thank you for being excited about Horror Theatre! We look forward to reading your work.

Actors interested in auditioning for WildClaw Theatre productions should email their headshot and resume to WCshadowcasting@gmail.com. In your email, tell us about a performance on stage or screen that really frightened you!