The Open Floor is a way of getting new writing to the stage and is something completely new for Liverpool.

If you are a writer you can either upload a five to seven minute script on to the Organic Cherry Forum or just turn up on the night with your script in the required format:

1. Maximum of 1 script per night
2. Acceptable scripts are for: plays, screenplays, monologues, or sketches. For poetry or stand-up please see performers.
3. Each script must be typed or printed.
4. Each piece must be no more than 5 minutes in length.
5. Each piece must have a maximum of 5 characters.
6. The first page must include a synopsis, a full list of characters and the length of the script in minutes.
7. The characters dialogue must be obvious to the actors and where possible a characters dialogue must not cross over two pages.
8. On the night you will need to arrive at The Bluecoat at 6:00pm with copies (1 for each cast member, 1 for the director and 1 extra copy) of your script and let an organiser you are there.
9. We encourage you to bring any props required along within reason. Please contact us if you have any questions or need advice.

If you're an actor or director check out the Organic Cherry Forum for the latest scripts or just turn up on the night. You'll get a short while to get to grips with the script before you perform in front of a live audience.

After the performance the audience will be asked to give some feedback.

The Open Floor is an opportunity for writers to get their scripts in front of an audience, directors to work with new and experienced writers and actors, and actors to show an audience what they can do.

Because of the Organic nature of the night there is no guarantee scripts will be used or that actors and director will have a chance to get involved. You will also need to book a ticket to be involved. Tickets are £3 and can be bought in advance from The Bluecoat.