2025 Playwrights Festival
6 of the selected shorts and a one-acts were selected for readings during the 2025 Central PA Theatre & Dance Festival. Congratulations to the Barb Blattner, Dan Borengasser, Brian Cern, Lisa Marciano, Steve (Sache) Satta, Joe Weintraub. For more information on the readings (virtual and in-person) visit our Playwright Festival Page!
2025-2026 Central PA Playwriting Competition
It’s almost time for the Annual Central PA Playwriting Festival! Submissions for the 2025-26 Festival can be made up through March 31, 2026. Open for Submissions Sept 1, 2025.
One Act Submissions Short Short Submissions
The Central PA Theatre and Dance Festival, presented by Tempest Productions, is sponsoring a playwriting competition as part of the Festival’s 6th year! Writers of all ages and experience levels are invited to submit their previously unproduced, original works for consideration. The winning entries will be announced during the 2026 Central PA Theatre & Dance Festival with readings offered throughout the summer.
The event includes categories for both One Acts and Short Plays.
One-Act Category entries should have a performance time of no less than 30 minutes and no more than 45 minutes. Short Play Category entries should have a performance time of no less than five, and no more than 10 minutes. Plays must be submitted by March 31, 2026.
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