How Do You Market A Play Script?
Writing and marketing a play script takes a bit more chutzpah than selling a movie or TV script. The highly specialized theater market flourishes in a few major cities like Chicago, New York and London, though it’s possible to market and sell scripts in smaller cities. Here’s how to do it. Find an agent. Consult publications like the Writers Market or your local theatrical services company for an up to date list of agents that market stage plays. Some literary agents that handle TV and movie scripts also handle play scripts. Research theaters and producers. After you write your play script, study the local theater directory and past issues of Playbill to determine which theater groups produce scripts similar to yours. Then set up an appointment with the theater’s director or representative to pitch your script. Produce the play yourself. If you’re in a small town or a city without a structured theatrical community, put on the play yourself. Of course you’ll need to recruit actors, set
