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