SESSION INSIGHTS.

Strategy 1: Become an associate of the theatre. Join an artist development programme, an emerging writers group or something deeply embedded within the theatre.

Relationships formed this way often place your work in front of decision makers who otherwise wouldn't see it.

Strategy 2: Open submissions. Take note of windows. Some are attached to an outcome or prize. Sometimes theatres option work from this which leads to production.

Solicited scripts are welcomed by most theatres depending on relationships.

Strategy 3: Invite people to your work. A scratch night or work-in-progress. Digital sharing. Send invites as early as you know dates.

It's a theatre's duty to see work. Shoot your shot.

Strategy 4: Meetings. Get to know people over tea or coffee. Have questions prepared that can't be answered via a website.

Know the theatre and the kind of work they house. It's important to find a theatre that shares an identity with you or aligns with your values.

Strategy 5: Find a director or producer who can advocate for your work. This is usually hard to find but is of such value and can help to increase networks.