Posted: 10/13/15 at 10:26am
I have a 2 act play called "223 Brush Street." that I would like a lot of help getting it to Broadway. E-mail me if there's any interest in learning more
Posted: 10/13/15 at 10:27am
Good luck!
Posted: 10/13/15 at 10:30am
Finding Nemo, Thank you! Everyone needs it!
Posted: 10/13/15 at 11:31am
Why Broadway? To open an unknown property on Broadway (even if you could secure a theatre, which is unlikely) is suicidal. Why not focus on getting it done off- or off-off Broadway, or in the regions, and see if it develops heat.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 11:51am
It is called 223 Brush Street and it's about... ?! Unless that is some famous address that eludes me, you didn't reach the hook yet.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 12:34pm
https://merrittwriter.wordpress.com/2013/07/04/223-brush-street/
Not a whole lot of info here from the OP
Posted: 10/13/15 at 12:39pm
You have my full support, as long as it doesn't require any money or effort on my part.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 1:12pm
“223 Brush Street”A two act play, set in 1906 Detroit. I am looking for backers who would like to see this play produced in the city of Detroit, since it is an actual part of Detroit history, in the Fox Theater."
Gee, if this is any good at all, the Detroit theatres should be jumping at this. From there, after a few years and many rewrites, perhaps it would be ready for Broadway. What did the Detroit theatres (even the University theatre departments) have to say about this play?
Or have I missed the part where it has already been successfully produced in Detroit as you originally asked.?
I was unaware there is a huge demand on Broadway for historical plays set in 1906 Detroit, but what do I know?
Posted: 10/13/15 at 1:46pm
Never underestimate the use of a simple no, thank you.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 1:52pm
My apologies. After further reading on your blog I see that two years ago you had some student volunteers for the project at Wayne State, but the project fell through. So I guess since you couldn't get any interest in it in Detroit, you're going for the next best thing -- Broadway. Great idea.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 2:15pm
I'd like to see the play someday.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 6:06pm
"223 Brush Street" was the address of a real life, elite bordello in 1906 Detroit. It was famous in its time as the place for wealth businessmen could go for an excellent time with the finest wine, food, silk sheets and beautiful,but fallen young women. It is "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" but without the songs. It was never raided and functioned quietly just like the house in Texas. It's not well known in Detroit history because it was run so quietly and safe from city police. But it was a legend at the time and I believe it deserves some recognition
Posted: 10/13/15 at 6:09pm
Thanks for the thought, anyway.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 6:12pm
I don't think it's quite suicidal, but it sure is reaching for the stars. Might as well give it a try. All I can get is a no.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 6:19pm
Seems Detroit theaters don't have any interest in it. Even after I explained how it is about real Detroit history. My bet is these theaters are more interested in producing their own written plays then someone else's. I'll bet there was no interest in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" for Broadway either. An interesting play can come from anywhere. Especially if it isn't a play based on a movie already filmed. Sure seems that's all on Broadway now. No fresh ideas from original playwrights.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 6:25pm
So what is the central conflict? If there isn't a conflict (and from you described there isn't one) there isn't a story.
You're best bet is to get it produced SOMEWHERE. Then feedback can be gained and improvements can be made. Trying to get an unknown story, by an unknown writer is near impossible.
Why not try some play festivals? There are many to choose from, and you can submit and produce to multiple ones if your script is accepted. Then you produce some reviews, feedback and you can show producers that "somebody" thought it was good.
Posted: 10/13/15 at 6:31pm
Merritt, reaching for the stars is all well and good but even seasoned playwrights rarely open plays cold on Broadway. If you want to reach the stars and not just have a pipedream, I suggest finding a ladder to make it more plausible that you will get there. But you would not be the first person to focus too high.
Posted: 10/14/15 at 7:42am
HH has bingo
I mean, after Amazing Grace and all
Posted: 10/14/15 at 7:56am
Could you see an older actress in the role?
