Rogue Artists Ensemble is hiring a writer to adapt Zen Shorts
Date: August 14th, 2011

Rogue Artists Ensemble is seeking a collaborative writing partner for our new all-ages
production Zen Shorts, based on the book written and illustrated by John J Muth.

About the Project:
The Rogues are looking to collaborate with a writer to adapt Zen Shorts into an all-ages show,
geared towards students between 3rd and 6th grade.  The show will be an energetic take on the
original Caldecott winning book while embracing it's Zen approach to the world. The Rogue's
adaptation will set the story in a more urban landscape and transport audiences to fantastic
imaginative worlds through the telling of the Zen stories. This original adaptation will
incorporate puppets, masked characters, video projection and an original score to create a
completely unique experience for audiences.  

The Rogues are looking for a strong individual take on the story and script elements. We are not
looking for an exact retelling, as the play can include elements from any of the books in Muth's
series, along with other other Zen parables.

This project will premiere in Costa Mesa at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in February 2012
with a run in Los Angeles currently being planned soon after.

Qualifications:
- Writer able to collaborate with a group to create a text / blueprint in which a production
will be based.
- Creative, out of the box thinker, able to take the uncharted path and work collaboratively to
figure it out.
- An artist who has a love for alternative arts, puppetry, use of technology, media
- Knowledgeable in Eastern Cultures and an interest in Zen Buddhism.
- Los Angeles based artists are preferable as face to face meetings will be required
- Asian American artist is preferred but not required.

About Rogue Artists Ensemble:
Rogue Artists Ensemble is a not for profit Los Angeles based arts collective, made up of
designers and theater professionals who collaborate to create original works of theater. Utilizing
an in depth and open collaborative process, the script, design and way the story will be told is
developed together creating an incredibly detailed blueprint in which production is based upon.  

The Rogues' education program is focused on creating high quality, family-friendly Hyper-
theatrical works for both large and small venues. Rogue performances are unique, exuberant and
unforgettable, often combining traditional and modern storytelling conventions to create
wondrous highly visual feasts for the imagination and soul.

Timeline:
- Begin development process late September 2011
- First reading November 2011
- Second reading December 2011
- Workshop performance January 2012
- Premieres February 2012
- Development meetings will occur every two to four weeks through out process
- Fee will include a small honorarium, plus a percentage of the box office as royalty payment for
continued script usage  

Interested writers should submit:
1) A brief cover letter expressing your interest and what you would bring to the project
2) A one-page resume
3) The 3-4 page-writing sample which exemplifies how your style will support the vision and
mission of this project.

Deadline:
All submissions must be received no later than September 15th, 2010
View the Education page:
www.rogueartists.org/education

Please direct all questions and submissions to:
Education@rogueartists.org

Thanks for your interest; we look forward to reading your work!