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Annoyance Submission Process *CHANGE*
Hello All-
The Annoyance Theatre is pleased to announce a new approach to our programming. Rather than rolling submissions, we will have dedicated submission periods, during which we will accept all submissions for the following four months.
This process will allow for greater planning and marketing on both our part as well as on that of those who submit.
We are currently accepting submissions for shows to go up from November 1, 2026- February 28, 2027.
The current submission period for those pitches will close on September 22nd.
The next submission period will be for shows that will go up from March through June 2027. Submissions for that period will be accepted from January 18th, 2027 - January 25th, 2027.
The instructions for pitching a show can be found on our website: https://www.theannoyance.com/submit-a-show
Please let us know if you have any questions about this new process. We look forward to your pitches!
Pitch a Show:
Whether your thing is improv, sketch, an original play, musical, or something else, The Annoyance is always accepting show pitches for live in-person shows, as well as for our Twitch and YouTube channels.
Things to include:
1. What kind of show is it? Improv/Sketch/Play/Musical/Variety or something else?
2. A concise description of your show. **PLEASE NOTE** Due to increased internet monitoring/enforcement by copyright holders, we are no longer accepting shows that are primarily based on copyrighted materials - even if it's a parody. The parody laws do not protect our using copyrighted titles and graphics that are the primary means of selling a show.
3. A detailed breakdown of how a typical show would play out including the run time.
4. Are you looking for a run or a one-off?
5. Do you intend for this to be an Annoyance Production or a rental? Are you open to etiher?
6. A list of team members involved in the show.
7. A few images that give us a feel of the vibe of the show.
8. Past productions you've been involved with / Social media handles or video clips of past performances.
9. What makes your show different from others of its kind?
10. Any other information you think would be relevant.
If you need a little guidance on what a great pitch looks like, you can find an example here.
Where to send your show submission...
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