Located in the heart of midtown!
2085 Monroe Ave.
theatreworksmemphis.org
2085 Monroe Ave.
theatreworksmemphis.org
Coming in March 2023.......... We can't change the world, but we can remember the truth of it, as accurately and as respectfully as we can. And to remember the world’s truth is to remember its people.....
6th Annual 10 Minute Play Festival Contest Requirements
This year's theme is The 7 Deadly Sins Playwrights choose one and get creative!
Contest Rules: No more than 10 minutes in length, 10 pages maximum, no more than 3 characters and relates to the theme.
Absurd, Comedic, Dark, Dramatic, Farce, Tragedy...literal or figurative, that is up to you!
Work must be original and unproduced. These are black box productions so minimal sets required.
SUBMISSON RULES: Send 2 printed copies. Cover page should only have the plays title and what SIN is represented.
On a separate page include playwrights name, address, phone and email. These do not count as one of the 10 pages.
Entry Fee: $10.00 money order or check payable to Emerald Theatre Company.
Submissions deadline is May 31, 2023.
Winners contacted and announced July 1, 2023 and the play festival is September 1-3, 2023
Prizes
1st - $100.00 plus a medal plus stage performance
2nd $ 50.00 plus a medal plus stage performance
3rd a medal plus stage performance
A total of 7 plays will be performed.
MAIL TO:
Hal Harmon
c/o ETC
1402 Linden Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
For additional information email Hal at hharmon299@aol.com
A few thoughts from previous winners.......
Memphis is so fortunate to have the Emerald Theatre Company serving its community once again with its terrific 10 Minute Play Festival.
And I have had the pleasure of seeing a few of my own comedies produced there in past Festivals. Bravo, Emerald!
Joe Godfrey
Roxbury, CT
ETC presents work that vibrantly and valiantly validates the LGBTQIA+ community, which is why I had a gay old time participating in their 10-Minute Play Festival.
Allison Fradkin
Playwright from Chicago
"I can describe my theatrical experiences with Emerald Theatre in three words. Talented, professional and FUN!"
Lawson Caldwell
Charlotte, NC
Contest Rules: No more than 10 minutes in length, 10 pages maximum, no more than 3 characters and relates to the theme.
Absurd, Comedic, Dark, Dramatic, Farce, Tragedy...literal or figurative, that is up to you!
Work must be original and unproduced. These are black box productions so minimal sets required.
SUBMISSON RULES: Send 2 printed copies. Cover page should only have the plays title and what SIN is represented.
On a separate page include playwrights name, address, phone and email. These do not count as one of the 10 pages.
Entry Fee: $10.00 money order or check payable to Emerald Theatre Company.
Submissions deadline is May 31, 2023.
Winners contacted and announced July 1, 2023 and the play festival is September 1-3, 2023
Prizes
1st - $100.00 plus a medal plus stage performance
2nd $ 50.00 plus a medal plus stage performance
3rd a medal plus stage performance
A total of 7 plays will be performed.
MAIL TO:
Hal Harmon
c/o ETC
1402 Linden Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
For additional information email Hal at hharmon299@aol.com
A few thoughts from previous winners.......
Memphis is so fortunate to have the Emerald Theatre Company serving its community once again with its terrific 10 Minute Play Festival.
And I have had the pleasure of seeing a few of my own comedies produced there in past Festivals. Bravo, Emerald!
Joe Godfrey
Roxbury, CT
ETC presents work that vibrantly and valiantly validates the LGBTQIA+ community, which is why I had a gay old time participating in their 10-Minute Play Festival.
Allison Fradkin
Playwright from Chicago
"I can describe my theatrical experiences with Emerald Theatre in three words. Talented, professional and FUN!"
Lawson Caldwell
Charlotte, NC
