Manhattan Repertory Theatre's 10 Minute Play Contest

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Seeking fully produced, (Cast, directed and ready to be performed in February)
10 minute (or under) 1 act plays
for Manhattan Repertory Theatre's
10 Minute play Contest
$200 cash prize for best 10 minute play!

February 15, 16, 17, 19, and Finals on February 25 and 27 at Manhattan Repertory Theatre, 303 West 42nd St. at 8th Ave.

Each 10 minute or less play will be given a short tech rehearsal, a full dress rehearsal with 8 other plays, a minimum of two performances and an additional 4 more performances if your play goes on to the Finals on February 25 and 27

Only 18 plays will participate in this 10 minute play contest!

To submit your 10 minute or less play production please email:

The complete script of the 10 minute or less play,
a synopsis of the play,
the character breakdown,
the set and lighting requirements,
the play's production history (if it has been produced before and where)
your mailing address,
and a creative team leader contact email address to:


manhattanrep@yahoo.com

by January 22, 2015.

Please put “10 Minute Play Contest” in the subject heading. We will contact you within a week as to your acceptance.

Plays that we love will be accepted on a First-Come First-Served basis.

The earlier you submit the better chances you have of being accepted for we may end submissions before January 22, 2015, if we fill up all available performance slots

There is no submission fee.

NON-EQUITY ONLY.

Each 10 minute play will be given a MINIMUM of 2 performances, with 4 more performances if the play moves on to the finals on February 25 and 27.


We will supply a technician to run the sound and lights.


Voting will be done by audience ballot with graduated voting of each of the audience members 3 favorite plays. There is NO raising of the hands, or a "Panel of Experts" like at some other play contests across the country. The voting is solely crowd-sourced which we like and fair to all for the most friends don't necessarily win - usually the best play wins.

Once accepted, there will be a $20 commitment fee.

All 10 minute plays cannot be produced between your acceptance to the contest and your performance dates if you wish to participate.