Working the Scene in Colour

What is Working the Scene in Colour?
Working the Scene in Colour is a live script-reading event, co-founded by Jessica Meya and Louis Taylor. It is an initiative that brings talented writers and performers from the BIPOC community together to perform original scenes from completed scripts and works-in-progress. Selected scenes are read by talented ACTRA Toronto members in front of a live or virtual audience.
Working the Scene in Colour 16
We invite all industry professionals including Producers, Directors Casting Directors, Literary Agents, Performers and more to join us as audience members for the 16th edition of Working the Scene in Colour, taking place on Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 7pm on Zoom.
Register as an audience member
To register as an audience member for the October 27th Working the Scene in Colour Zoom Event, click the button below.
Writers Call
The call for scripts is now closed!
Casting Call for Readers
We are currently casting for readers for Working the Scene in Colour 16! This volunteer opportunity is open to all ACTRA Toronto members and apprentices of all genders, ages, cultural diversities etc. You will be reading scripts from emerging and experienced Black, Indigenous and Person of Colour writers in front of a virtual audience of your peers and industry professionals.
Submission Deadline
To be considered as a reader, please fill out and submit the submission form below by Friday, October 14th at 11:59 pm.
Availability
Performers who submit must be available for the date of the event: Thursday, October 27th, 2022 from 6:30 pm – 9:00pm EST.
Reader Submission Form
To be considered as a reader, please fill out and submit the online form below.