The Artistic Home Call for Submissions

Submissions are now open for the 21st Cut to the Chase one-act play festival, presented by The Artistic Home Studio.  A staple of Chicago’s theater community for over two decades, Cut to the Chase presents six new plays, showcasing moment-to-moment acting in an intimate theater space.

This year’s Cut to the Chase will celebrate the theme:  face to face.  Performances will take place May 2 – May 5, 2024 at The Den Theatre in Chicago.

 

Play submission should meet the following requirements:

– One-act plays of no more than 12 minutes

– Previously unproduced in Chicago

– Writers are asked to send only one play, choosing their most

appropriate script for this festival

– Writers are encouraged to submit plays that generally fit this year’s

theme:  face to face

– Plays will be chosen in part on their ability to provide a range of voices

and an opportunity for showcasing a diverse cast

– Please include play title and playwright’s name on the script

 

Submission Deadline:  February 22, 2024 

(A maximum of 400 plays will be read.)

Send PDF submissions or questions to:  CTTCplays@gmail.com

The Artistic Home Call for Submissions

Submissions are now open for the 20th Cut to the Chase one-act play festival, presented by The Artistic Home Studio.  A staple of Chicago’s theater community for 20 years, Cut to the Chase presents six new plays, showcasing moment-to-moment acting in an intimate theater space.

This year’s Cut to the Chase will celebrate the theme:  the importance of connection.  Performances will take place Jan. 26 – Jan. 29, 2023 at The Den Theatre in Chicago.

Play submission should meet the following requirements:

– One-act plays of no more than 12 minutes

– Previously unproduced in Chicago

– Writers are encouraged to submit plays that generally fit this year’s theme:  the importance of connection

– Plays will be chosen in part on their ability to provide a range of voices and an opportunity for showcasing a diverse cast.

Submission Deadline:  November 30, 2022

Send PDF submissions or questions to:  CTTCplays@gmail.com