LaBute himself is scheduled to participate in the opening weekend activities, and a new piece from the playwright will be performed every night for the run of the festival.

The festival will also include eight additional plays: four to be performed in the first two weeks, four in the second two weeks.

Submissions for the inaugural festival will be accepted October 1 through December 31, 2012 and should be sent to LaBute New Theater Festival, 360 N Boyle, St. Louis, MO 63108.

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