In an effort to encourage playwriting TAFE will be hosting a weekend of one acts written by local playwrights in 2028.
Playwrights receive:
The ability to see their performance come to life
Complimentary tickets to be used at any performances
Copies of playbills, articles, and reviews
A link to all publicity and production photos
TAFE is responsible for all elements of production.
Playwrights incur no expenses.
Requirements:
Playwrights must be 13 or older and reside in one of the following Pennsylvania counties:
Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, or York.
Playwrights are limited to two (2) submissions
Only unproduced works will be accepted
Plays that have had staged readings or on-line productions are eligible.
All submissions should be creative and original. Any AI usage is not allowed.
Plays should be a maximum of 30 minutes, there is no minimum
Any staging format is acceptable
Play settings should be simple, easy to set up and take down, and suitable for small spaces
How to Submit:
All submissions should be emailed as PDFs or Microsoft Word documents.
Plays should be written in the proper playwriting format.
Proper formatting guide linked here.
When in the proper format, running time is approximately one minute per page.
The play title should be in caps on a title page. DO NOT include the playwright’s name.
A cover sheet should be included and must contain:
Author’s information (name, address, telephone, email)
A short synopsis is encouraged
A list of characters with a brief physical description of each is also encouraged (this can also be part of the play)
Submissions sent to submissions@tafepa.org.
Scripts must be received by January 31, 2027.
Selected plays will be staged in 2028 (exact dates to be determined), under TAFE’s direction.
TAFE retains no future production rights.
All Playwrights will be contacted by mid-2027.
Final selection of plays will be announced on TAFE’s website and Facebook page.
Please call (717-884-8233) or email (info@tafepa.org) with any questions.