Submission Requirements:

1. Plays must be original and unproduced scripts.
2. Scripts must be one-act, short plays, approximately 10 to 60 minutes in run time.
3. Playwrights must reside in the tri-state area of Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa.
4. Submissions must be nameless and free of identification.
5. Any genre, theme, or style of play is acceptable.
6. Consideration for ease of production (set design and cast size).
7. The deadline for submissions is March 31st at 11:59pm via this Google Form.

Judging and Selection Process:

1. All scripts will be read and rated by a minimum of two readers.
2. Positively rated scripts will be passed on to the judges.
3. Judges will make final decisions based on readers' reviews criteria/areas here.
4. Your scripts will be housed via google documents, and we will change the sharing/permissions to be view only so readers nor anyone with the link is unable to download, copy, or print your script.

Timeline of Events

1. January 1st - March 31st: Submissions open on January 1st and close on March 31st.
2. April 30th: The first reading of submissions is completed.
3. May 31st: The second reading of submissions is completed.
4. July 15th: Narrow down applicants by half or to twenty (whichever is lower). Notify playwrights if they are making into the next round.
5. July 15th - September 15th: Playwrights interested in revisions based on feedback receive feedback and participate in workshops.
6. September 30th: Final submissions are received from remaining playwrights.
7. October: Final round of readings by the selection committee, which includes directors, designers, board members, workshop holders, and community members.
8. November: Winners of the playwriting competition are announced.
9. January: Hold Auditions
10. February: Solidify Casting
11. March - April: Rehearsals
12. April - Performances

Winning and Production Details:

1. Winning scripts will be produced and performed as part of the Original Shorts event (dates and times TBD).
2. Playwrights of winning scripts will receive royalties for their play being produced.
3. Intention to produce an approximately two-hour block of plays.
4. The number of accepted plays and royalty amounts may vary depending on play lengths.

Let us know your questions at [email protected]