Playwriting Festival

It’s time for the Annual Central PA Playwriting Festival! Submissions for the 2024 Festival can be made up through May 31, 2024.

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 2024 Central PA Theatre & Dance Festival with readings offered in November 2024.

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 May 31, 2024.

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