Example of how the script submission process works

8 x 10 Play Festival 2022!
8 plays, 10 minutes each
Scripts have been submitted - thank you!

The information below is informational. If you have an interest in script writing, add your name to the writer's list for 2023.

Fall 2022 Production
Westchester Civic Theater (WCT) is holding another round of our 8x10 Play Festival. It will include 8, ten-minute scripts that are new and focused on holidays. We hope one will be written by you!

In phase 1 we request scripts. Complete.

Phase 1: Script Submission - Completed

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 - Holiday focused. Whatever holiday means to you, be creative.
  • Cast Size - We like to include lots of actors but will pick the best scripts so focus on creating your best story.​
  • Playwright Location - We don't care where you're from. Have an amazing script, submit it! Holidays rule!
  • **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 - When writing your script, know that we have limited space, tech, and no projection. Single set works best but if things need to come in and out, that's cool we'll figure it out.

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.

Submitting Scripts
Completed
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Email a Word or PDF file of your script to producer@westchesterplays.com. We will respond that we have received the script. All communications will be via email. Read the format section above for what to include.

We look forward to reading your scripts! 
Submit Your script
Send your word or PDF script to producer@westchesterplays.com

Phase 2 - July 1 - July 30, 2022 - Completed

We have an awesome group of people who will read all 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 (director spots still open). 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.

Phase 4 - Performances - October 21 & 22

Hope to see you there!

    To be added to our email list for similar script writing opportunities, provide your email below

Questions

For questions, email producer@westchesterplays.com
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