Lost Penny Press One Act Play Submissions: One Act Play Free

We're looking for one act plays, suitable for staged reading. No more than a 30 min run time. Open to original work in any genre or style. Open to surprises. We are seeking work that uses the magic and play of theater, the speaking into existence, to connect with audiences about being human in our times. You must be either local to Chicago or willing to travel for the lost penny event, rehearsal and staged reading/production. We will have 2-3 rehearsals the week of the event.

Lost Penny Press Theater will open on June 1st and remain open through August 31st.

All work must be original and unpublished. Plays that have been workshopped through classes, or private workshop groups are acceptable.

Two plays will be chosen for publication from the submissions received. Selected manuscripts will be printed as perfect bound chapbooks with ISBNs, and Library of Congress Catalog Numbers, in an open edition press run. Authors receive 25 copies and a discounted rate should they wish to purchase additional copies. Books will be supported with a launch party/staged reading, social media posts, and space at local and regional literary festivals that Lost Penny Press attends.