Asset 28@4x

The 10x10 Short Play Festival is a celebration of local talent both onstage and off and we are excited to be staging the eleventh annual event this year! This season's showcase will take place on June 7th and 8th, 2024.

10x10 2024 Submissions

We are excited to announce that submissions for the 2024 10x10 Short Play Festival are now open! 10x10 returns to the Magnus Theatre Main Stage this year and we are looking forward to another event packed with outstanding writing, accomplished directing and gripping acting.

  • If submitting a play, please ensure you have read the submission guidelines (available below) and that your play is submitted in the appropriate format with the accompanying form completed.
  • If submitting to direct then download and complete the application form, being mindful to double check your availability for the dates outlined in the document.
  • All submissions, whether for directing or playwriting, should be sent to [email protected].

Deadline to receive play submissions is February 23rd, 2024. The deadline to receive director applications is March 29th, 2024.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

10x10 2024 Timeline

Friday February 23rd - DEADLINE FOR PLAY SUBMISSIONS

Friday March 29th DEADLINE FOR DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS

Saturday April 13th @ 10AM – 12PM – Roundtable Readings

Saturday, April 13 @ 12:30PM – 2:30 PM – Directing Workshop (Optional)

Saturday, April 20th & Sunday, April 21st @ 10AM – 2PM – 10x10 Showcase Auditions

Sunday, April 21st @ 3PM - Casting Meeting

Monday April 29thProduction Kick-off @ Magnus Theatre

April 30th – June 2nd (5 weeks) – Rehearsal Period

10x10 Festival Week – June 3rd – June 8th

Tuesday June 4th & Wednesday June 5th @ 6:30PM – Tech Rehearsals

Thursday June 6th @ 7:30PM - Dress Rehearsal

Friday June 7th @ 7:30PM & Saturday June 8th @ 2PM & 7:30PM – Festival Performances

Sunday, June 9th @ 2PM – Possible extra matinee

10x10 2023