Who wants to produce the world's first existential soap (for stage)?

My name is Paul Ransom and I am a freelance writer (and now playwright). Anyway, as chance would have it I have not only written a play but have a possible director on board. He suggested I make cotnact with people in the industry and try and find someone to produce and so ... Just for the record the play is a three act show of approx 85mins called 'An Absent Presence', which I would describe as an existential soap opera, in that it contains a bizarre love quadrangle, drug use, betrayal, gun play, a guilty shrink, scrabble and metaphysical musings on the nature of language, love and madness. It's kinda like 'The Bold & The Abstract.' (Oh yeah, and its got very strong roles for women.) Imagine if Beckett had written a few episodes of 'Neighbours' - or something like that. So, point being, if you are even vaguely interested in perusing the script and/or meeting I would be very keen indeed. If any of this intrigues and/or pricks your curiosity, please let me know and we can either arrange to meet or just email. Paul Ransom 0417 837 231 / ransom.paul@gmail.com

I'm confused: you have a director on board, but are looking for someone to produce the script (and it's a play, not a film)? What exactly would the producer be doing in the role? Not to sound rude or anything, but why don't you and the director produce it? (I'm guessing you're either new to theatre or new to self-producing shows) I only ask this because as a Melbournite and a pro self-producer/writer/all-round theatre person, I know that your best bet for getting a script produced is by doing it yourself. If you are able to apply for funding, there are companies that do play readings. If you take a look at Rebecca Jo's (a member on this site) postings, you'll see some groups offer opportunities to have their work read/performed. La Mama may still run their play appraisal service; although I doubt it. Other companies, both pro and amateur run play competitions. There are opportunities available, but you may find it easier making the approach to others than waiting around for someone to be interested in your work. Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne

I'm confused: you have a

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