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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​

  • Playwrights may submit one piece for consideration.

  • Playwrights must be between the ages of 13 - 17 (High School category) or 18 - 22 (College Category)

  • Please limit your cast to a maximum of four actors

  • Scripts with minimal set, costume, and prop requirements are preferred.

  • We will not accept screenplays or musicals at this time.

  • There is a $10 submission fee that will go towards the festival costs

  • 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. 

Penbird Press LLC One Act Festival 2024 Winners:

Grace Heine &
Mar McKenna

Read an excerpt from each of their scripts here:




For a complete script, please contact Penbird Press via email.
Thank you




 

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