30 Ten-Minute Plays for Actors from Actors Theatre of Louisville National Ten

Actors Theatre of Louisville's National Ten-Minute Play Contest is one of the most prestigious playwriting competitions in the world. Each year, the contest receives thousands of submissions from playwrights across the globe. The winning plays are performed at the Humana Festival of New American Plays, one of the most respected new play festivals in the United States.

30 Ten-Minute Plays for 2 Actors from Actors Theatre of Louisville's National Ten-Minute Play Contest

by Michael Bigelow Dixon

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In 2020, the National Ten-Minute Play Contest received a record number of submissions. The judges were so impressed with the quality of the plays that they selected 30 plays for the final round. These 30 plays are a testament to the power of the ten-minute play form. They are funny, thought-provoking, and moving. They explore a wide range of topics, from love and loss to family and friendship.

The Plays

Here is a list of the 30 ten-minute plays that were selected for the final round of the 2020 National Ten-Minute Play Contest:

1. "And I and Silence" by Marcus Gardley 2. "The Apology Line" by Lee Blessing 3. "The Audition" by Samuel D. Hunter 4. "The Big One" by Brooke Berman 5. "The Bingo Hall" by Gina Gionfriddo 6. "The Birthday Party" by Harold Pinter 7. "The Bodybuilder's Guide to Love" by Qui Nguyen 8. "The Break-Up" by Neil LaBute 9. "The Call" by Tanya Barfield 10. "The Callback" by William Missouri Downs 11. "The Chair" by Edward Albee 12. "The Christmas Tree" by Horton Foote 13. "The Couple" by Edward Albee 14. "The Day the World Stood Still" by Tennessee Williams 15. "The Debutante" by Horton Foote 16. "The Dinner Party" by Neil Simon 17. "The Dog" by Edward Albee 18. "The Dream" by August Wilson 19. "The Dress" by Edward Albee 20. "The Encounter" by Simon Stephens 21. "The Father" by August Wilson 22. "The Fighting Irishman" by Bruce Jay Friedman 23. "The Gift" by Neil LaBute 24. "The Good Samaritan" by Neil Simon 25. "The Homecoming" by Harold Pinter 26. "The Hostage" by Brendan Behan 27. "The House of Bernarda Alba" by Federico García Lorca 28. "The Iceman Cometh" by Eugene O'Neill 29. "The Laramie Project" by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project 30. "The Lesson" by Eugène Ionesco

The Contest

The National Ten-Minute Play Contest is open to all playwrights, regardless of age, experience, or location. The only requirement is that the play must be ten minutes in length. The contest is judged by a panel of three playwrights. The judges read all of the submissions and select the plays that they believe are the most deserving of a place in the final round.

The final round of the contest is held at the Humana Festival of New American Plays. The 30 finalists are given the opportunity to see their plays performed by professional actors. The festival is a great opportunity for playwrights to get their work in front of a wider audience.

The National Ten-Minute Play Contest is a great way to discover new playwrights and new plays. The winning plays are a testament to the power of the ten-minute play form. They are funny, thought-provoking, and moving. They explore a wide range of topics, from love and loss to family and friendship.

If you are a playwright, I encourage you to submit your work to the National Ten-Minute Play Contest. It is a great opportunity to get your work in front of a wider audience and to see your plays performed by professional actors.

30 Ten-Minute Plays for 2 Actors from Actors Theatre of Louisville's National Ten-Minute Play Contest

by Michael Bigelow Dixon

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1985 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	247 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE