2018 New Works Playwright Competition at Olathe Civic Theatre Association - OCTA

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New Works Playwright Competition (OCTA Special Event)

March 2 and 3, 2018 | 8 pm

Which of the five finalists of OCTA’s New Works Playwright Competition will get a full length workshop for their script? You’ll see short teasers of each script, then vote for the winner. Make your voice count and support the local playwriting community at the same time!  Audiences will vote both nights - the winning script will be announced Saturday night after a talkback with the playwrights hosted by last year's winner Michelle Tyrene Johnson (THE GREEN BOOK WINE CLUB TRAIN TRIP).

This year’s five finalists are:

SPELLBOUND by Emma Carter

GOSPEL HOUR by Bill Cummings

THE SUMMER HOUSE by Christie Kennard

ADOPTION OF GRIEF by Jessie Salsbury

PROMISES TO KEEP by Judith Zivanovic

Full cast lists and directors are in the event on our Facebook page!

More about the competition:

The New Works Playwright Competition is a unique opportunity for local playwrights to get their names out in the community and have a chance to workshop their production on the OCTA stage. OCTA continues to seek ways to provide aspiring artists opportunities to grow. We feel our unique space and collaborative spirit can provide a safe environment for aspiring playwrights to be heard.

Tickets: $10 online or at the door *Season Ticket Holders get a special $5 ticket for this event, but must purchase tickets at the box office. Call ahead (913-782-2990) or write to let us know you’re coming at tickets@olathetheatre.org.

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO OCTA

Tickets may be purchased with credit card, check, or cash. Free parking is available in the OCTA lot and on the street. Concessions are available for cash or credit donation and may be taken into the theater.

The playwrights, directors, composer, and cast of the 2018 New Works Playwright Competition at OCTA. Photo by Rita Marks.

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