8 x 10 Play Festival 2019 - 8 plays, 10 minutes each
We're done for 2019 but start thinking about a 10-minute script you can write for 2020!

How it worked in 2019 - gear up for 2020!
New for 2019: The last line of each script is "i believe this is yours". We're letting our audience in on the joke...how will the playwright creatively use the line.

i believe this is yours
How did our script writers creatively use this phrase. Come see the show to find out. It should be a hoot! Tickets are cash only at the door. $15 each.

Performance dates are:
9/21 - 7:30 PM (Saturday)
9/22 - 2:00 PM (Sunday)
9/28 - 7:30 PM (Saturday)
9/29 - 2:00 PM (Sunday)

Phase 1: Script Submission - Completed June 30

Requirements
  • Ten Minutes - This is about 8 pages of dialogue in 12 pt font. While we will read all scripts, if they are much over 8 pages they will not be considered for production. 
  • Subject Matter - The final line in the script must be "i believe this is yours." Otherwise, the subject matter can be anything but know that we are a family friendly group and love comedies.
  • Cast Size - We like to include lots of actors but will pick the best scripts so focus on creating your best story.​
  • Playwright Location - You must live in Chicagoland. We realize this is a nebulous term but use your best judgement or ask.
  • Format - PDF or Word. On the title page include your Name, location and email address. Do not include your name on the script pages.
  • Never Performed Material - We want scripts that have never been performed with set, cast and all the drama. If it went through a stage reading or two, okey doke.
  • Set - We will use minimal set and props. 

Scripts remain your property. If selected, we will produce them, perform them, take production pictures, and record them in production. The pictures will be shared and the recordings will live on our YouTube page. Beyond that, they are yours.

Phase 2 - July 1 - July 30, 2019 - Completed

We have an awesome group of people who will read the scripts to determine which are the best fit for WCT and the production. Keeping to the ten minutes is critical! This team will reduce the submitted scripts down to 15-20. These scripts will enter Phase 3 - director matching.

Phase 3 - Script and Director Matching - Completed

8 Scripts, 8 Directors
The narrowed down selections will be shared with 8 directors. The directors will read the scripts and determine which they would like to direct. The core WCT team will do some fancy analysis of the 8 director's responses and complete the final matching. From there...on to casting. More to come on that.

Phase 4 - Auditions! - Completed

Our 8 directors found their 8 casts for their 8 different 10-minute scripts! Thank you to all who came out for auditions!
We hope we'll see you at the show!

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Questions

For questions, email producer@westchesterplays.com
or complete the form below.
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    8 x 10 Play Festival Questions