CVP is accepting submissions for our second annual production of original One Acts & 10 Minute Plays scheduled for May 31-June 1, 2024.
Playwrights may submit one or more original, one act or 10 minute play for consideration either by email to The One Act Committee chair Joseph Mishler jmm1967@comcast.net or by mail to CVP One Acts, 4861 White Lake Rd., Clarkston MI 48346.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2024
The following Special Playwright Production Rules -2024 will apply:
Playwrights
- Playwrights retain all rights to their plays.
- Scripts should be in the format specified by CVP.
- All edits need to be made before auditions.
- CVP will call for and select all directors.
- CVP will determine the order of performance.
- Sets should be black box with minimum of props/set pieces- simple.
- Costume requirements should be minimal.
- Directors and CVP will have the right of choice during auditions.
- Play budgets will be set by CVP.
- Playwrights will receive 2 free tickets to one performance of their choice.
- CVP will provide an MC to introduce each play.
Directors/Actors
- Directors may direct a maximum of 2 plays
- Actors may perform in a maximum of 2 plays.
- Audition and performance dates will be set by CVP.
- Auditions will be held over two days. No special auditions unless absolutely necessary, and no pre-casting.
- Once the auditions are completed, the director will take over the artistic presentations.
- Rehearsals will be coordinated with current productions and with other one acts. Current productions have priority over special production.
- Scripts must be memorized.
- CVP will hold a group meeting with Producers and Directors of all the one acts.
- There will be a mandatory technical rehearsal and Directors are encouraged to hold at least (2) dress rehearsals at least (2) days prior to performances.
- Sound and lights needs will be provided to Technical Director 2 weeks in advance of performance.
Download Standard Script Format for CVP One Acts-10 Min Plays