Penbird Press Playwriting Contest
Empowering Authors, Publishing Dreams
Penbird Press LLC is now accepting script submissions for our
2nd annual one act play festival.
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The submission deadline is Sunday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
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The One Act Play Festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2025!
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES​
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Playwrights may submit one piece for consideration.
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Playwrights must be between the ages of 13 - 17 (High School category) or 18 - 22 (College Category)
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Please limit your cast to a maximum of four actors
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Scripts with minimal set, costume, and prop requirements are preferred.
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We will not accept screenplays or musicals at this time.
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There is a $10 submission fee that will go towards the festival costs
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Cash Prizes to the writers of the 3 plays selected
Penbird Press LLC will publish the winning scripts as well as produce the winning plays. We respond primarily to plays with a sure command of language, that are accessible to a diverse and discerning audience, and clear dramatic action that truly uses the resources of live theatre.
If you wish to submit a play for consideration, please email the script, a short bio of each writer, and your contact information (Name, address and email) to penbirdpress@gmail.com with "One Act Play Festival" in the subject line. Send your submission fee using Paypal at penbirdpress@gmail.com
Playwrights accepted into the One Act Play Festival will be notified by April 1, 2025.