Cocoon Theatre Playwright Festival

All plays will be read by 6 judges. Plays that are accepted will fall into 2 categories:

1. Performance plays: rehearsed by actors and performed live in its entirety before an audience. Plays that fall into this category must be no longer than 90 minutes for consideration, and those easily mounted are preferred: small casts, few technical requirements, etc.
2. Workshop plays: those we feel might benefit from exploration to clarify or strengthen weak aspects and/or those we have reservations about mounting as a full show. These plays will be presented as either readings or selected scenes.

Submission Requirements

• Playwrights must be over 18 and reside in Dutchess, Ulster or Columbia.
• The play must be original work that has never been presented.
• The play can be of any length, contain any number of characters, and address any subject matter. (includes musicals, one-acts, short plays, etc.)
• Any number of plays can be submitted by one playwright, but each requires its own submission form and fee.
• Fill out the submission form and include with submitted material and non-refundable check for $25 made out to Cocoon Theatre.
• Submit 6 separate type-written copies, without your name appearing anywhere on the material, (emailed material will not be accepted) by either dropping them off or mailing them (with SASE, should you wish them returned) to Cocoon Theatre, 6384 Mill St., Rhinebeck, NY. 12572 postmarked or delivered no later than 5 pm. December 31, 2007.

  Cocoon Theatre holds the right to cancel the project for any reason. Call the office at 845-876-6470 with any questions.

Script submission form