Play submissions

Bring your story to the stage.

We are seeking original 10-minute plays with vivid characters, strong conflict, and a theatrical point of view.

Submit by Email

Submission Guidelines

What to Send

Email your play as a PDF along with a short bio and contact information. DEADLINE: May 31, 2026.

What to expect

Playwrights whose works are selected for the festival will receive recognition in the Playbill, a complimentary ticket to each performance and the reward of seeing their work brought to life on stage and celebrated by the community. By submitting a play playwrights grant permission for their work to be produced as part of the festival. Playwrights will be informed by June 15th if their play has been accepted into the festival.

Submission guidelines

Plays should run approximately 10 minutes in performance, have a complete story arc, 1-4 actors in a cast, simple technical requirements, minimal scene changes and language content allowed but should work for a PG13 community audience.

Send To

plays@10minplayfestpetaluma.com

What to expect

Playwrights whose works are selected for the festival will receive recognition in the Playbill, a complimentary ticket to each performance and the reward of seeing their work brought to life on stage and celebrated by the community. By submitting a play playwrights grant permission for their work to be produced as part of the festival. Playwrights will be informed by June 15th if their play has been accepted into the festival.

Submission guidelines

Plays should run approximately 10 minutes in performance, have a complete story arc, 1-4 actors in a cast, simple technical requirements, minimal scene changes and language content allowed but should work for a PG13 community audience.

Send To

plays@10minplayfestpetaluma.com

What to expect

Playwrights whose works are selected for the festival will receive recognition in the Playbill, a complimentary ticket to each performance and the reward of seeing their work brought to life on stage and celebrated by the community. By submitting a play playwrights grant permission for their work to be produced as part of the festival. Playwrights will be informed by June 15th if their play has been accepted into the festival.

Submission guidelines

Plays should run approximately 10 minutes in performance, have a complete story arc, 1-4 actors in a cast, simple technical requirements, minimal scene changes and language content allowed but should work for a PG13 community audience.

Send To

plays@10minplayfestpetaluma.com

Length

Plays should run approximately 10 minutes in performance time and work well in a festival setting.

Send To

plays@lanternstagecompany.org