"That sentence describes a whirlwind process that begins the night before, when six writers, six directors and 24 actors meet for the first time. After introductions, the writers dive into an overnight writing session. Scripts are due at 6 a.m., Armstrong said, but "more often than not, you have to gently let people know that it's time to wrap it up because printing and copying have to start.""
"In the morning, actors gather for breakfast and the highly anticipated casting reveal. Then they scatter into six rehearsal rooms across Irondale and nearby studios, shaping worlds that did not exist before sunrise. Armstrong notes that choices must be made quickly as the company cycles through line memorization, costume and prop requests, tech, and finally a communal dinner before the curtain rises."
The 24 Hour Plays celebrates its 25th annual event with a move from Manhattan to The Space at Irondale in Fort Greene on Dec. 12. Six writers, six directors and 24 actors collaborate in an intense 24-hour cycle that begins with overnight writing and ends with six brand-new plays onstage. Scripts are due early morning, followed by breakfast casting, rapid rehearsals across six rooms, quick decisions on lines, costumes and props, technical setup, and a communal dinner before curtain. The process emphasizes speed, vulnerability, and concentrated artistic focus while drawing talent from theater, film, television, comedy and music.
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