United Solo (prod.) is seeking one-person shows for the 2012 United Solo Theatre Festival. The festival will select local and international productions gathered from openly solicited submissions. Producers state: "United Solo is the world's largest solo theatre festival." Dr. Omar Sangare (Williams College Professor), artistic dir. Runs Oct. 11-Nov. 18 on Theatre Row on 42nd St. in NYC.

Seeking—Solo Performers: male and female, all ages and ethnicities, including highly experienced performers and untried new talents, in categories including storytelling, improv, stand-up, magic, puppetry, dance, multimedia, drama (tragedy or comedy), and more.

For more information and to apply, visit www.unitedsolo.org and click "ufest." Download an application form and send submissions to United Solo, 680 Riverside Dr., #4B, NYC 10031. Deadline to submit is May 21. $40 non-refundable application fee required; possible pay, plus credit provided. The festival is seeking both union and nonunion performers, but union performers are responsible for obtaining their own union contract (Equity Basic Showcase Code).

Source: Back Stage