International Script Consultant

Timothy Daly Valdez

Are you interested in writing for theatre? Are you interested in having your script lie on the shelf and get dusted off every month—or do you want your play to be produced by a theatre company?
The differences between a produced and a never-been-produced script are often small but vital.

I remember my own beginning years as a writer desperately trying to learn how to write scripts. Apart from a few movie books, there was nothing. I had to teach myself play writing and radio script writing from scratch. But what I learned has not yet made its way into books.

This service is designed to save you years of wasted effort by working with a vastly experienced writer whose theatre plays and radio plays have been produced or broadcast all over the world.

Originally based in Australia, I now travel the world, working with writers and clients and helping them to achieve their dream of writing. If you think I can help you achieve your dream of writing a script that gets produced, don’t hesitate to contact me. A small investment of time and money on your part may produce a huge return for you.

I learned my skills the hard way—by trial and error, by success and failure. But I can save you some time and effort by my experience of theatre in many countries. A few tips can save you a wasted draft. I’ll have many tips and ideas regardless of which Script Program you choose below.

As I said on my home page—

Ever dreamed of writing a play that opened in Paris? I have. And I did it!

Ever dreamed of writing a radio play that’s been produced in six countries? I have. And I did it!

Ever dreamed of writing a play that would become one of the most internationally-produced plays of all time? It happened to me. It could happen to you, too. Have a look at the two Script Programs below, and see which one best suits you.

First Look Script Program

For a First Look at your developing or finished theatre or radio script.

What you provide:

You email me the synopsis, cast list and first 30 pages of your script, as well as a 1-3 page ‘Writer’s Statement”, telling me all you think I need to know about your play.

What you get:

In the First Look Report, you’ll get your choice of the following:

★ A detailed 2-3 page report; or

★ A 90-minute SKYPE consultation

★ In both report and SKYPE consultation, I’ll brief you on the following things:

    • Overall theatricality of work.
    • The theatre genres you’re writing in and how to use those genre stylistics to strengthen your play.
    • The commercial appeal and likely international markets it will be suitable for.
    • Detailed and practical advice on how to tailor your script for the right national market.

After our SKYPE consultation or script report, if you decide to upgrade to the First Look Reading Program, you can do so for only $USD100.oo, a saving of $50.oo on the normal price. (Upgrade must occur within 28 days of SKYPE consultation or the sending of the written report.)
Prices: $USD 100.oo

Please contact me here if you are interested in the First Look Script Program.

First Read Script Program

Price includes complete reading and analysis of the complete script, with your choice of the following;

★ A 4-5 page script report; or

★ 90 minute SKYPE consultation

★ In either the report or the SKYPE consultation, the following criteria will be addressed:

    • Overall structure and theatricality of the work
    • The theatre genres you’re writing in and how to use those genre characteristics to strengthen your play
    • The commercial appeal and likely international markets it will be suitable for
    • Detailed and practical advice on how tailor your script for the right national market.

Prices: $USD 200.oo

Please contact me here if you are interested in the First Read Script Program.