2026 Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights
Thanks for entering the 2026 Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights: A 10-minute Playwright Competition!

The deadline for entry is Friday, May 29th at 11:59pm ET

Other notable dates:
Thursday, August 6th -- Acorn Announcement of 5 Finalists
Saturday, November 21st -- Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights Finals at The Acorn (107 Generations Dr. Three Oaks, MI 49128)

Five plays will be selected as finalists, where their work brought to life by actors and directors in our community. Playwrights will be invited to attend this performance for their chance to win cash prizes, ultimately determined by our audience that evening. 

Here's how it works:
  • Submit Your Masterpiece: Craft a dynamic, 10-minute play designed to captivate an audience with its story and dialogue.
  • Anonymous Selection: Your script will be submitted anonymously to our esteemed reading committee, who will select the top five finalists.
  • Finalists Announced: Mark your calendars! The finalists will be revealed on August 6th.
  • The Grand Finale: Join us for the thrilling 2026 Finals on Saturday, November 21st, 2026 at The Acorn. Witness the top five plays performed live by talented local actors and directors.
  • A Night of Recognition: The evening culminates with the announcement of the winners, who will receive cash prizes: $500 for first place, $200 for the runner-up.

Important Guidelines:
  • Focus on Story: This competition celebrates the power of storytelling. We encourage you to create impactful narratives that shine through dialogue and character development.
  • Minimal Staging: To ensure smooth transitions and highlight the plays themselves, set pieces, props, and costumes should be kept to a minimum. Please include essential set or prop needs within your script, as the production team will be working with those elements.
  • Writer's Role: Writers will not be involved in the production of the plays. Our talented local directors and actors will bring your words to life.
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NAME of Participant *
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Artist Bio. Please give us a brief description that includes where you are from, how long you've been writing and any significant performances or awards.

Please keep between 125-150 words, written in the third person.


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TECH NEEDS *
If selected as a finalist, what are some specific tech needs we need to be made aware of? Can include set pieces, props, lighting, sound, etc. 
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I understand that the themes or inclusion of any hate speech/hateful themes will disqualify me from the competition. *
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