Festival Information

Due to the number of plays submitted for this years festival
we will post the chossen plays by January 28th.

Thank you for your patience.

Attention: Fran Handman...Abuse From Another Life
Please contact John Cooper at 646 765 7670 ASAP.

Thank you.

Turtle Shell Productions kicks off their fifth annual 8 Minute Madness Playwright Festival, in our beautifully renovated new theater space in the heart of Times Square. This DO NOT MISS event is geared towards the development and presentation of original work by up-and-coming playwrights . Our selection committee will review submitted plays, and twenty-four will be chosen to be workshopped, cast, rehearsed and showcased in front of an audience including press and the hottest New York literary agents. Rewrites and ongoing development is encouraged, so works in progress are welcome.

This is a fun and exciting event with awards and prizes for the top plays and performances, and an excellent opportunity for exposure. The Festival will run February 26 - March 16th. The twenty-four plays selected will be divided into groups of eight and performed on alternating nights. Each night, three of the eight will be chosen by the audience and a panel of industry judges to advance to the final 8-minute short
play showcase. In addition, one “wild card” will be chosen for the final presentation. We have received many exciting inquiries by both talent and literary agents interested in being part of this year's event. The recipient of the “Best Playwright” award will receive the
crown of the 8 Minute Madness Playwright Festival Trophy and will be known for eternity as an award-winning playwright. 

Application Information:

 ( www.turtleshellproductions.com )

1.) Plays must be 12 minutes or less in duration. No exceptions!
( Please be aware all plays must be able to be cut to 10 Minutes or less.)

2.) Submission deadline is Wednesday, January 16th

Send or drop off a copy of your play along with the application to:
300 W 43rd Street, #403, New York, NY 10036. Attention: Turtle Shell
Productions.

NO EMAIL SUBMISSIONS

3.) If your play has been produced or has had a reading we will still accept submission.

4.) If it has been produced under an "Equity Code" please note it on the application.

5.) The plays should allow for simple staging.

6.) Story lines are open. 10 Minute musicals accepted.

7.) Each playwright my submit up to 3 plays maximum

7.) If you have any questions, please contact the Festival Selection
Committee at 8minute@turtleshellproductions.com
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