Deadline: December 1, 2026
Send scripts to:
Drury University One-Act Play Competition
c/o Dr. Mick Sokol, Professor of Theatre
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
FIRST PRIZE: $300 TWO HONORABLE MENTIONS: $150 each
1. Competition is open to all playwrights. Scripts are to be original, unpublished, and unproduced. Staged readings or workshop productions will not disqualify a script. Musicals, monologues, adaptations, film and TV scripts are ineligible.
2. Preference will be given to small cast, one-set shows with running times of no less than twenty and no more than forty-five minutes.
3. No more than one script from any playwright. Scripts entered in this contest in previous years are ineligible for re-submission.
4. All scripts are to be typewritten and firmly bound (staple, clips, etc). Because of the nature of distributing scripts to readers, we do NOT accept electronic submissions.
5. Scripts cannot be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage. For confirmation of receipt, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. For results of your script, please include self-addressed stamped envelope. If possible, please include an e-mail address; we can send you contest results via email.
6. No written or verbal critiques will be tendered.
7. The decisions of the judges are final. Drury University reserves the right to produce any of the three winning plays royalty-free during our 2027-2028, 2028-2029 or 2029-2030 seasons, to withhold production, and to modify cashawards as deemed necessary by the judges.
8. Drury University does not assume any responsibility for the loss, damage, or return of scripts. All reasonable care will be taken.
9. Deadline for entries is a postmark of December 1, 2026.
10. Address scripts to Drury University One-Act Play Competition
c/o Dr. Mick Sokol, Professor of Theatre
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
11. Winners will be notified by mail (or e-mail) no later than April 1, 2027.
c/o Dr. Mick Sokol, Professor of Theatre
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
FIRST PRIZE: $300 TWO HONORABLE MENTIONS: $150 each
Winning plays will be considered for production by Drury University.
COMPETITION RULES:
COMPETITION RULES:
1. Competition is open to all playwrights. Scripts are to be original, unpublished, and unproduced. Staged readings or workshop productions will not disqualify a script. Musicals, monologues, adaptations, film and TV scripts are ineligible.
2. Preference will be given to small cast, one-set shows with running times of no less than twenty and no more than forty-five minutes.
3. No more than one script from any playwright. Scripts entered in this contest in previous years are ineligible for re-submission.
4. All scripts are to be typewritten and firmly bound (staple, clips, etc). Because of the nature of distributing scripts to readers, we do NOT accept electronic submissions.
5. Scripts cannot be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage. For confirmation of receipt, include a self-addressed stamped postcard. For results of your script, please include self-addressed stamped envelope. If possible, please include an e-mail address; we can send you contest results via email.
6. No written or verbal critiques will be tendered.
7. The decisions of the judges are final. Drury University reserves the right to produce any of the three winning plays royalty-free during our 2027-2028, 2028-2029 or 2029-2030 seasons, to withhold production, and to modify cashawards as deemed necessary by the judges.
8. Drury University does not assume any responsibility for the loss, damage, or return of scripts. All reasonable care will be taken.
9. Deadline for entries is a postmark of December 1, 2026.
10. Address scripts to Drury University One-Act Play Competition
c/o Dr. Mick Sokol, Professor of Theatre
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
11. Winners will be notified by mail (or e-mail) no later than April 1, 2027.