Calling Playwrights!

Ferrell Studios is thrilled to announce its 4th Annual One Act Play Festival, "Our Time" at the mignolo Arts Center. We are looking for playwrights to submit their one-act plays to be produced in our intimate 40-seat black box space for this event. We invite playwrights to submit original one-act plays that explore themes of identity and community, and that speak meaningful dialogue. Submitted plays may follow any genre and be no longer than 30 minutes and should be achievable given our space and technical abilities.

Tech Dates: December 10-12, 2025 (6pm-10pm)

Performance Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 (2pm and 8pm)

Rehearsal Schedule: There will be a brief workshop rehearsal process for each play. Rehearsals will take place at the mignolo Arts Center and via Zoom (when possible). There will also be one tech rehearsal prior to the event.

Location: mignolo Arts Center (272 Lake Ave Metuchen, NJ)

Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 30, 2025 at 11:59pm

Guidelines:

• Open to residents of New Jersey who can physically attend the event and any necessary rehearsals, meetings, etc.

• Upload your play, along with other required information below as a PDF

• Up to TWO submissions per playwright

• Plays must be ONE-ACT with a run-time no longer than 30 minutes

• Limit 1-5 characters

• Scripts must be original and unpublished

• Scripts should adhere to standard professional play format. The name of the play and page number should appear on all pages. Include a synopsis and cast/character breakdown

• Content and technical requirements should be consistent with our intimate 40-seat black box space, where it will be produced

Ferrell Studios is a local community theatre with volunteer personnel. No one involved in this project will receive monetary compensation.