Deadline: December 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
OR once 120 submissions have been received
Cranston, Rhode Island
Seeking original, unpublished 10-minute plays
Playwrights can submit up to 2 plays
Email submissions to theatre@artists-exchange.org
Artists' Exchange is excited to announce a 10-minute play festival featuring 6 short original plays to be presented on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, May 16-18, 2025.We are seeking submissions from playwrights 18 years and older of all ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and orientations for plays that meet the following criteria:
- Unpublished works only
- Around 10 minutes in length
- Between 2 and 6 performers
- Gender-flexible characters are encouraged but not required
- Minimal set, lighting, props, & costumes
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Playwrights may submit up to 2 plays in a digital-friendly format. (PDF, MS Doc, etc.)
Submissions must be emailed to Theatre@artists-exchange.org by 11:59 PM EST on December 7, 2024.
Once 120 submissions have been received no more submissions will be accepted.
Playwrights will receive a notice of submission receipt by email. If a playwright does not receive a receipt confirmation they may email Theatre@artists-exchange.org to follow up.
Submissions will be reviewed by a committee for selection in the festival.
Playwrights will be contacted regarding selection status no later than January 15, 2025. Selected plays will be announced no later than January 22, 2025.
PRODUCTIONS AND PERFORMANCES
- The playwrights are encouraged to be part of the production process and performances but are not required.
- We will host a virtual meeting with playwrights and directors the week of February 17, 2025. This will be prior to directors' play assignments and gives the playwrights an opportunity to talk about their plays.
- Once directors are assigned, playwrights may communicate directly with them but are asked not to communicate with actors.
- Part of the performances will include an audience discussion afterward with directors, actors, and any playwrights who wish to attend.
PERFORMANCES
Dates: Friday & Saturday, May 16 & 17 at 7:00 PM. Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 PM.
Location: Artists' Exchange, 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI 02910
For further information, please contact Theatre@artists-exchange.org