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Playwrights, Directors & Actors Needed for Playhouse on Park's PLAY IN A DAY

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Playhouse on Park is hosting a 24- hour play festival, where creative minds and talented individuals come together to create original works in just one day! Everything kicks off on August 13, commencing with a final performance on August 14. Applications are now being accepted for playwrights, directors and actors who wish to participate.

Play in a Day participants will meet at The Playhouse at 7pm on August 13, split off into groups, and spend the night creating their respective shows. The final performance, which is open to the public, takes place on August 14 at 8pm. Volunteers are also needed for this event, too! Come witness what it takes behind the scenes to create the magic that is live theater!

If you are interested in participating, visit www.playhouseonpark.org for instructions on how to submit. For further inquiries, please contact either Mollie Cook (mcook@playhousetheatregroup.org) or Kathleen Doherty (kdoherty@playhousetheatregroup.org).

Tickets for the final performance are just $10 and are on sale now; call our box office at 860-523-5900 x10. Playhouse on Park is located at 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119.

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