Thank You for the Music

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre is accepting submissions for its 20th annual Festival of New Musicals, to be held Oct. 20-21 in New York. Eight new musicals will be presented to an industry-only audience. Submissions must have a completed book and piano/vocal score. All entries must include a letter of support from an NAMT member, professional theatre organization, or agent. Deadlines are Feb. 8, 2008, for non-NAMT members and Feb. 22, 2008, for NAMT members and alumni writers; no entry fee for members and alumni, $50 administrative fee for non-NAMT members. For questions, call (212) 714-6668, ext. 10. www.namt.org.