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Welcome to 1319 Press. We’re so glad you’re here.
A very happy fall and warm welcome to our new newsletter! Each month, we will pop into your inbox with updates on all things 1319 Press — including info about upcoming events, submission deadlines, new titles, and author spotlights.
Today, we have some very exciting mid-morning announcements…
We are thrilled to share a new partnership with The Lemonade Stand, who recently produced Acute Exposure by August Hakvaag at Philly Fringe. The Lemonade Stand is all about sharing new work and celebrating the artists who bring the work to life. The Lemonade Stand presents a variety of different works, from fully staged plays to works in progress and staged readings, centered around a fundamental commitment to developing works, sharing contemporary voices, and connecting with Philly’s expansive arts scene. It’s simple. It’s homemade. And we love it.
Acute Exposure by August Hakvaag will soon be added to the 1319 Press collection. For now, you can pre-order Acute Exposure at our online bookstore.
In other news, Art Duty by Daniel Prillaman, another 1319 Press title, just closed at LakehouseRanchDotPNG in Miami. The dark, absurdist play received rave reviews from critics at ArtBurst Miami and Berkshire Fine Arts, writing, “The play offers no answers, no comfort — but it makes you watch, listen, and think, lingering long after the lights go out.” (Aaron Krause, Berkshire Fine Arts) Order your copy of Art Duty online now. (Production Photos Credit to @lakehouseranchdotpng)
Last update: Our open submissions are now closed. We received a whopping 80 submissions in under 24 hours, eventually reaching a total of 130 responses. Thank you to everyone who submitted. We appreciate your patience as we cull through this batch of stellar work. More info about our next round of open submissions will be coming soon.
new titles
Our newest title, ain’t that the way love’s supposed to be? by Mattie Tindall is now available for purchase! Follow Al and Charlie as they return to summer camp after a year apart (slightly older, but not wiser). When they meet other cool campers, new love and new beginnings unfold.
upcoming events
The first reading in our Bechdel Project Reading Series will take place on October 18th at 7pm at The Bechdel Project in Brooklyn. This event is FREE but RSVP-ing strongly encouraged. Come hear excerpts of two plays from our collection, Strike/Out by Lizz Mangan and ain’t that the way love’s supposed to be? by Mattie Tindall. Browse the 1319 collection, meet other artists, and discover your new favorite play! 1319 will be hosting two other readings as a part of this series this fall. Be on the lookout for updates regarding those events as well!
spooky season deal
Our spooky, scary discount runs until the end of October. Grab a script to read under the table at Thanksgiving or gift one to a friend for the holidays! Use code SPOOKYSZN for 20% off your order at 1319 Press.
That’s all for today. Happy reading. See you same place, same time next month!