FALL 2025 Online Class in Writing the Ten-Minute Play

Fall online classes in Writing the Ten-Minute Play are now open for enrollment.

Award-winning playwright and musical theatre writer Arianna Rose is offering two online sections in Writing The Ten-Minute Play.

Arianna has taught this course for the Dramatists Guild Institute, Delray Beach Playhouse, and other playwriting venues both online and in-person in NY and FL.

"Writing for the Stage: The Ten-Minute Play"

Six Sessions, 3 hours each, September 4 – October 16 (no class 9/11) : choose one section

1. Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm EST

2. Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm EST

 Newcomers Tuition: $299 early bird through September 2nd; $329 after 

 

Course Repeaters Tuition: $150 early bird through September 2nd; $165 after

Discount: $15 discount for newcomers who are current Dramatists Guild or South Florida Theatre League members.

Minimum 3 participants per section; maximum 10.

Course Description:

Ten-minute play festivals continue to grow in popularity around the world, with readings, productions, and publications at every level of theatre. While short-form plays share some similarities with full-length storytelling, the dramatists who excel in this form have learned how to write into the differences. I can help you join their ranks and give you the tools to write to the highest level of craft.

This six-session course is a combination of lecture, reading, discussion, and most importantly, in-class sharing of your work for feedback. Whether you’re a new or seasoned dramatist, Writing The Ten-Minute Play will assist you in your craft. Topics include the elements of a successful 10-minute play, dramatic structure, generating ideas, character development, giving and receiving constructive feedback, effective rewrites, formatting your play, submissions, and log-keeping.

Please contact Arianna Rose at rockawayrose@gmail.com, or via her website where there is more course information: https://ariannarose.net/playwriting-classes-and-other-workshops

Arianna Rose is the Dramatists Guild Ambassador for South Florida, a Dramatists Guild Institute Instructor and Pip Mentor, professional dramaturg, Theatre Professor, and an award-winning playwright and musical theatre writer. Recipient of the MAC Song of the Year Award, the York Theatre NEO, and numerous best short play awards. Her work has been produced in 37 states and ten countries. Published: Smith & Kraus, Applause Books, Theatre Odyssey, Ghostlight Publications & Gemco Australia. 2019-2021 Miami-Dade County Playwright Development Program, moderated by Kia Corthron. She created and moderates the weekly Plays on Purpose/Miami New Musicals stage writers group, in its sixth year. M.F.A., NYU Tisch Graduate Musical Theatre Writing; B.A. Theatre, Bucknell University; BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Writing Workshop. Memberships: ASCAP, LMDA, MAESTRA, Musicians Union, New Play Exchange, South Florida Theatre League, Dramatists Guild of America http://www.ariannarose.net

Interested but not available?

If you are interested but don't have availability for that day and times, please email me at rockawayrose@gmail.com and I'll compile a list for another section or future course.

One-on-One Private Dramaturgy

If you prefer one-on-one coaching, I am a member of the Dramaturg and Literary Managers Association of the Americas (LMDA) and the Dramatists Guild Plays-in-Progress Mentor Program. More information here: http://ariannarose.net/dramaturg-for-hire

Premiere Stages seeks full-length plays

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Deadline: November 1, 2025 11:59 PM

Submissions sent early in the submission window are strongly encouraged.

All plays must be submitted as a PDF via Submittable at premierestagesatkean.submittable.com/submit. Hard copies will not be accepted.

Premiere Stages will accept submissions of unproduced plays written by playwrights affiliated with the greater metropolitan area from September 1, 2025, through November 1, 2025. 

All plays submitted to the festival are evaluated by a panel of professional theatre producers, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, and publishers. Four finalists are subsequently selected for public Equity readings in Spring of 2026.

Following the Spring readings, one play is selected for an Equity production in the Premiere Stages 2027 season and receives an award of $4000. Another finalist receives a 29-hour staged reading and $1500. The other finalists will each be awarded $1000.

Submission guidelines can be found at https://premierestagesatkean.com/play-festival/guidelines/

• Plays must be full-length and have a cast size of no more than eight.
• Plays must be unpublished and unproduced (readings and workshops are okay), with no productions and/or publication currently scheduled through September 2027.
• Playwrights must have strong affiliations with the greater metropolitan area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware). 
• Musicals, adaptations (of existing plays or other sources), and solo shows are not eligible.
• Submissions are limited to one script per playwright.
• Please contact Premiere Stages to inquire about submitting a script that has been previously submitted. Generally we only accept re-submissions if the play has undergone significant revisions. 
• Playwrights must be available for the development of their script (see the 2026 schedule table on our website).
• Names and contact information are welcome on cover pages of scripts

NO AGENT? NO PROBLEM! Premiere Stages now accepts full manuscripts from all submitters. 

Submissions must include:

• Brief synopsis of the play (no more than half a page)
• History of the play’s development (or statement that it has none)
• The playwright’s bio or resume
• Members of the Premiere Stages literary team will read at least 10 pages of every play submitted and will decide if the play should be further considered by the Play Festival Panel.

All playwrights will be notified by e-mail OR Submittable message of their status by June of 2026.

Kairos Italy Theater and the Calandra Institute for Italian American Studies seek plays by Italian Americans

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Deadline: September 10, 2025

SUBMISSION FORM

In the form you will submit the following:

• Full script anonymous and in PDF format;
• A short play synopsis (max 250 words);
• A brief playwright bio (max 150 words), including any personal connection to Italian American heritage;
• A statement (max 200 words) on how your play speaks to Italian American themes and on your connection to Italian-American identity.

We are seeking submissions from Italian American playwrights for unproduced, contemporary plays, never staged (readings and workshops are fine). This initiative aims to spotlight authentic Italian American voices and stories that reflect the diverse experiences, heritage, and cultural intersections of the Italian American community.

Organizers: Kairos Italy Theater and the Calandra Institute for Italian American Studies

Selected play(s) will be given a public reading at the Calandra Institute for Italian American Studies

Each playwright could only submit ONE play.

• EligibilityThe playwright must self-identify as Italian American.
• Plays must not have been professionally produced. (Readings and workshops are fine)
• Preference will be given to works that explore Italian American identity, history, family, or culture.
• No more than 90 minutes long

Notification of selection(s): October 20th
Readings dates: 12/1/2025, 3/23/2026, 3/30/26

If you have any question, please send an email to info@kitheater.com