Zero Untitled “ZUUM In” Festival

Zero Untitled is officially announcing our first ever ZUUM-IN Digital Play Festival, or as we are calling it ZUUM In Fest. It’s ZU, plus Zoom, and In-House = Zero Untitled Uncharted Media Fest! This will be a series of 4 to 5 short plays that are staged via Zoom or Skype, in August or September.

In short, I am to aim for a mix of plays that acknowledge Zoom (think: the new Parks and Recreation episode), ones that acknowledge that there is an interface of some kind (our The Job Interviews series), perhaps a one-man show, or (what we are really hoping for), something we haven’t done yet. I want to explore Zero Untitled’s creativity. For now, this will be an in-house festival (meaning, only ZU writers for now).

The rules and guidelines (which may be subject to change, pending unforeseen problems) are as following:

• Ten minutes max (roughly)
• 2-3 characters max
• Minimal foul language (PG-13)
• Revivals of old shows are allowed
• NO political content (this is a preference)
• We would prefer that play content NOT revolve around pandemic
• Limited use of props
• Plays may or may not acknowledge the camera / Zoom interface
• Please contact us for questions
• DEADLINE: August 7^th, 2020 to zero_untitled_films@yahoo.com

We are really pushing for creativity in this endeavor as I KNOW we are very talented in weird elements, so let’s push it further. Selected plays will be cast in quarantine and productions WILL be filmed for distribution on www.zerountitled.com and on our YouTube account. Please note that one page of dialogue is about a minute of performance.

We would PREFER that playwrights direct their own productions (these will be filmed in screen capture by our crew), but you may offer up the play without your directing expertise. Please note on script or email whether you prefer to direct your own script. Playwrights MAY also act in their own productions.

Not sure if you are a member of Zero Untitled? Email us and we will let you know!

Zero Untitled – NYC’s 2018 production of “Captive Pilgrim” has a documentary based on it and you can vote for it! Just submit your email and cast your vote! More info below:

Check out this short documentary part of the #musicbedchallenege https://www.musicbed.com/challenge/submissions/captive-pilgrim/kYAS4g Anel talks about her work as a playwright and an immigrant artist living in America. We are showcased as a short documentary to be seen and heard around the world with other selected shorts that highlight important content for future films and content! it’s an honor just to be chosen to be showcased among the other amazing short films please vote on the film that most speaks to you. Anel Carmona is an immigrant from Mexico living in America who has gone to school here and has built a life here as an artist and an influencer for others. Watch as she explains her play “Captive Pilgrim” as she tries to show her place here in this country. Thank you again for watching and spread the word!

In the ongoing hunt for a new employee, our hero, Terry Buchanan (played by Daniel Rodriguez) comes across a new applicant (played by McKinna Allen) that gets a SURPRISING reaction out of him. Find out how below and do watch the other episodes to get caught up in this digital play sitcom.

Back on June 14, 2018, we did a show at the Blue Ribbon Cafe  and neglected to post the pics, so here they are! Sorry that these were late! Here are some pics from June 14th, 2018 Textual Overture at the Blue Ribbon Cafe in Kingsville,  TX.

Those purple-clad punks in Premature Punchline are back at it again, with a new episode of “The Premature Punchline Online Show” with the latest installment – “Alphabet” (a classic improv game). Watch it here:

Yet another character in Zero Untitled’s history has made an appearance in “The Job Interviews” series. First it was “Stace” in Episode 2 and now in the fourth episode, “Annabelle” (from “Cooookie!” and PrePunch skits) has returned to make Buchanan’s life hell. Watch the episode starring Daniel Rodriguez and Katherine Orozco-Verderber. This episode was written by Katherine Orozco-Verderber.

‘Tis been a spell since the last #ZeroLife release, so here is the latest – “Cobra Kaip Flip”! You read that right. Playing on the TV show name “Cobra Kai” and the main character’s infamous “cap flip” trick, comes our pathetic attempt at it. This short video stars Katherine Orozco-Verderber and Michael Verderber.

Music is “Treading the Pace” by DJ Oringe.

Our third episode of our digital play series “The Job Interviews” is up and viewable on YouTube. This episode stars our lead Daniel Rodriguez as “Terry Buchanan” interviewing eclectic weirdo “Sloopy Jones” (played by Julio Martinez). The episode has a cameo bit by writer/director Michael Verderber. Original score and editing by Robert James Trujillo.

Watch it below:

The second episode of our digital play series “The Job Interviews” is available for viewing below on YouTube. Who will Buchanan interview for the first time? Watch below and find out!

This episode features Daniel Rodriguez, Michael Verderber, and Andrea Lorin. Music and editing by Robert James Trujillo.

“The Job Interviews” will be an episodic digital play series focusing on the life of Terry Buchanan (played by Daniel Rodriguez), a bumbling peon working at Banking International. His latest task, as ordered by the obstinate jerk boss Mr. Alvarez (played by Michael Verderber), is to interview potential new employees.

The plays will be filmed via web-cam and aired every few weeks. The first episode is available below!