Summer Shorts Submissions 2024
It’s that time again! Our traditional presentation of ORIGINAL ONE-ACT PLAYS will be announced later. But first…we need scripts! Playwrights anywhere and everywhere are invited to submit their original works for consideration.
We will begin accepting submissions February 1. We will accept them through March 16. Six to eight plays will be selected for presentation.
And now…THE RULES!
• 20 pages maximum
• 10-12 minute duration
• Submit in standard play script format
• $20 per script submission fee (2 script max)
• Submissions accepted February 1 – March 16, 2024
• Do not include your name on the manuscript. Please use a separate cover sheet for name/
contact information. (This is so all scripts can be evaluated anonymously.)
• Payment is submitted via BUY TICKETS on our webpage.
• $500 Award for Best Play chosen by our readers
• $250 Award for Audience Favorite
PLAYS MUST NEVER HAVE BEEN PRODUCED. Plays may not feature more than five characters. NO AI GENERATED MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED.
*For issues or more details phone 270-683-5333 (USA) or email [email protected]
To submit your original work, email in PDF FORM to [email protected]. Please write SUMMER SHORTS SCRIPTS on the subject line of the email. Then return to this page and click on BUY TICKETS to pay the submission fee. You may also call the Box Office at (270) 683-5333. We will accept payment over the phone.
SUMMER SHORTS 2024 is a bit complicated. But every year, it proves worth the effort! The staff at THEATRE WORKSHOP OF OWENSBORO are happy to help you with any issues that may arise.
Call (270) 683-5333 for any questions. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CST.
Thank you for your interest in this exciting theatre project!