2025 One Act Play Writing Contest
CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS:
SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL SHORT PLAY!
The Kirk Players are excited to invite submissions for our second Short Play Writing Contest!
Rules:
(Keep in mind: these will be performed on a small stage, with minimal props and costumes.)
What happens next?
- The Kirk Players Artistic Development Committee will read and evaluate the submissions.
- The Kirk Players will appoint three directors from our organization to direct the plays. The winning playwrights are welcome to serve as consultants for the project, meet with the director, attend rehearsals, etc.
- The winners will be announced Saturday, April 26th.
- The top 3 plays will be performed at Tighthead Brewing Company (in Mundelein) on Sunday July 27th, 2025 at 7pm
Deadline:
Please e-mail submissions and/or questions to the Artistic Development Committee at: [email protected]
All submissions are due no later than Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Rules:
- Playwrights must be at least 18 years old
- All plays must be complete, one act, comedic or dramatic, non-musical works, running up to a max of 15-20 minutes, with no more than 2-4 characters.
- Royalty free
- Very minimal set requirements (i.e., table with 2 chairs, bench, etc.)
- We are a community-oriented group, therefore the content of the plays can be edgy and funny but cannot be offensive. (think PG13)
- You may submit multiple plays to be considered.
(Keep in mind: these will be performed on a small stage, with minimal props and costumes.)
What happens next?
- The Kirk Players Artistic Development Committee will read and evaluate the submissions.
- The Kirk Players will appoint three directors from our organization to direct the plays. The winning playwrights are welcome to serve as consultants for the project, meet with the director, attend rehearsals, etc.
- The winners will be announced Saturday, April 26th.
- The top 3 plays will be performed at Tighthead Brewing Company (in Mundelein) on Sunday July 27th, 2025 at 7pm
Deadline:
Please e-mail submissions and/or questions to the Artistic Development Committee at: [email protected]
All submissions are due no later than Saturday, April 12, 2025.