We are now accepting submissions for the 2024 Theatre in The Wings Canadian National 10-Minute Play Festival running from August 15-18 & 22-25. Six of the submitted plays will be chosen to be produced at the festival. Each chosen playwright will receive a total of $300 CDN for performance rights for eight shows. Theatre in The Wings is an intimate 32-seat storefront performance space in downtown Belleville, Ontario.
The Rules
- Playwrights must reside in Canada.
- Scripts must be written in English.
- Scripts must be original works by the author.
- Playwrights may submit up to two scripts. There is no cost to submit.
- Previously produced plays will be considered.
- Running time for each play must not exceed ten minutes.
- The deadline for submission is 12:00 midnight EDT on June 1, 2024.
- The playwright's name must not appear on the script.
- Scripts must be submitted in MS WORD or .pdf format.
- The play should have from 2 to 4 characters and minimal props and costumes.
- Musicals, monologues and plays for children will not be considered.
- No changes can be made to the script without the permission of the playwright.
- Plays will not be recorded without the permission of the playwright.
- The playwrights' names will appear on all posters and programs.
- Selection will be made by an anonymous panel of three judges.
- The judges' decisions are final.
- Copyright for all submissions is retained by the playwright.
- Selected playwrights will be notified on or before July 1, 2024.
- Each selected playwright will receive two complimentary tickets to a performance of their choice.
- Payment for production rights will be paid in full before August 15, 2024.