Old Library Theatre (OLT) invites submissions for its 10th Annual One Act Play Festival.

Though we have postponed all performances for the remainder of 2020, we are hopeful that live theater will return in the new calendar year. As such, we have set aside two weekends of potential performance dates for the 10th annual festival: January 29-31, 2021 or February 26-28, 2021. 

If it is deemed unsafe to proceed with live performances on either set of dates, we intend to offer the festival virtually via a private link in February 2021. 

With the above in mind, we are seeking play submissions that could easily be moved to a virtual, pre-recorded format featuring actors following social distancing guidelines. Plays that could be cast with actors who may be isolating together (couples/families), those that feature only one performer, and/or those that highlight the current moment and utilize a Zoom format would be especially desirable. 

Submission criteria is as follows:

• All plays must be complete, one act works, running 15-30 minutes, with six or fewer characters.
• No musicals, please.
• Plays will be mounted with no budget, though they will be fully staged with necessary props, costumes, sound, and lighting.
• A $5 reader’s fee is required for each submission. All fees should be submitted online at http://playfestival.ezregister.com.
• Please e-mail submissions or questions to info@oldlibrarytheatre.net by October 15, 2020. Playwrights who have not had plays produced in previous festivals will receive priority in selection.
• We strongly encourage participation and submissions from BIPoC, LGBTQIA+, and other underrepresented individuals.