WRP’s 1st Annual Short Cuts Play Festival
WRP is looking for submissions of 10-MINUTE PLAY to be performed in conjunction with the first mainstage play of our 2025/2026 season.
If you would like to submit a piece, here are some parameters and important information:
Selected pieces should be ideally 10 minutes in length.
The cast maximum is FOUR; however, more than four characters can be included as long as all characters are intended to be played by four actors.
We are not seeking specific subject matter, but ideas of the sea, and the existing set for the performance will be centered around a boat. Do with that as you will.
Finalists agree to grant performance rights, without additional royalty, to Western Reserve Playhouse for the performance run of the Short Cuts Play Festival.
Plays remain the sole property of the playwright.
Some sound effects & lighting can be provided as needed.
All rehearsal & production formatting questions will be discussed on an individual basis between the playwright and WRP.
6 Finalist pieces will be selected, directed, and performed once during the run of our first play of the season, April 4-13, 2025.
The specific performance date and time of each piece will be finalized at a later date.
Deadlines and Submission Details:
Deadline: Saturday January 4, 2025 at 12:00PM
Email submissions to August Scarpelli at august@wrp.org
Subject line: WRP 2025 Play Festival Submission
Submissions must be attached in PDF or WORD format
Include a brief bio about yourself as artist/playwright and a short essay discussing the genesis of your play.