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The Potomac Playmakers Announce the 2027 One-Act Playwriting Competition! For years, the Potomac Playmakers have staged one-act plays written by playwrights from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia, and once again the Playmakers want to give an opportunity for area playwrights see their plays performed on the stage! Winning playwrights will receive an opportunity to have their plays staged by The Potomac Playmakers in a planned 2027 One-Act Play Festival, tentatively scheduled to occur the weekend of July 9, 2027.The criteria for submissions are as follows: 1) The play must be an original piece written by a playwright or playwrights from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and/or the District of Columbia; 2) The play must not have been previously performed publicly; 3) The play must be approximately 30 minutes in length, and; 4) The play must not feature more than five characters, and must be able to be performed with a minimal set in conjunction with a larger festival. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on January 18, 2027, and must be sent in PDF format to [email protected].
The Potomac Playmakers, founded in 1926, is one of the nation's longest running active community theatre groups, celebrating its Centennial Season in 2026-2027. For more information, visit The Potomac Playmakers’ website at www.potomacplaymakers.org , email [email protected] or call (240) 513-6260. Potomac Playmakers, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) all-volunteer, non-profit community theater company.
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