10-Minute Play Festival Announement!
May 25, 2025
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Branson Regional Arts Council is seeking writers and directors for our 3rd annual 10-Minute Play Festival.
The 10-Minute Play Festival is returning to the Historic Owen Theater on August 24, 2025 and we need your original plays and creative minds!
We encourage local writers and directors of all skill and experience levels to practice their art in a low-stakes, low-commitment, and safe environment. The evening will consist of up to ten plays lasting no longer than 10 minutes, in a variety of styles.
The shows will be presented to the community on Sunday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to support the programs of the Branson Regional Arts Council.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITERS: • Please submit your finished script (or at least a completed draft) to BransonPlayFestival@proton.me by June 30th. Final selections will be made by July 15th.
• Specify whether you would also like to direct your play or if you would like another director to stage the piece.
• The content of the play should not exceed that of a typical PG13 rating.
• The play must be under 10 minutes in length (usually about 10 pages).
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIRECTORS: • Please submit a statement of interest by June 30th including any relevant experience to BransonPlayFestival@proton.me (No experience necessary to apply).
• Directors will be selected by the first week of July. Directors will be selected on an as-needed basis as playwrights will be permitted to direct their own pieces.
• A meeting for directors will be scheduled (likely July 13th).
• Directors are responsible for selecting actors and scheduling rehearsals. Once shows are selected and directors are assigned, dates and times for rehearsal at the Owen Theatre will be made available, but you may use your own space for rehearsals. Group auditions will be scheduled if needed.
• Final Tech/Dress Rehearsal will be on Sunday, August 24th from 1pm to 5 pm
• The Performance will be on Sunday, August 24th at 7pm
We hope you will join us in an evening of inspiring original works!
The Branson Regional Arts Council was founded in 1965 as the “Taney Arts Council,” and officially established 501 (c)(3) non-profit status as “Branson Arts Council, Inc.” in 1993.
Our mission is “to create exceptional artistic, cultural and educational opportunities for our community.”
Financial support is provided by BRAC members, theatre patrons, private donors, as well as additional grant support from the Missouri Arts Council and other organizations.
BRAC, PO Box 2004, Branson, MO 65615
