It’s Back! The full, 2-part competition for 10-minute LGBTQ plays

Produced by ALL OUT ARTS as a part of the 23-24 Fresh Fruit Festival. 2 competitions in March to select finalists, who will compete again in the Spring MAINSTAGE – April 22 through May 5.

Two Competition events: Friday, March 1 AND Saturday March 2

At least 12 plays will compete, 6 each night; the Top 3 winners from each night win $50 each, AND these 6 finalists will compete AGAIN during the Spring MAINSTAGE Festival, April 22 – May 5, for grand prizes.

Requirements: Plays must be 10 minutes or less in length; Must be LGTBQ themed or have a prominent LGBTQ character; Must be an original; You must bring in a completely rehearsed and directed work.

EACH DAY: Groups can come in early to get a feel for the space. Each play will have a cue-to-cue tech before the performances. Up to 3 sound cues allowed; and Up to 3 lighting changes allowed. 1 milk crate sized box of props allowed. Predetermined furniture can be used [from the venue plus what we can bring in]. Simple costuming please.

AT PERFORMANCES: Audience chooses their Top 3 “Audience Favorites.” Judges choose a Single Judges “Technical Choice.” Winners announced and prizes given at the end of each evening.

THE SPRING MAINSTAGE: The 6 top winners from the March competition will perform again in the Spring Fresh Fruit Festival MAINSTAGE, with full Sound & Light and better production values.
Top 3 Mainstage winners: First prize $100; 2nd prize $75; 3rd prize $75.

  • A gala Champagne reception to follow immediately after the competition.

Submit your 10-minute play draft with a synopsis BY SATURDAY FEB. 10

APPLY NOW

Thanks to the generosity of New York City and the New York City Council there are NO submission fees. Ever.

Plays must feature topics, characters, or subjects of concern to the LGBT or Q communities. Since 2002 the Festival has taken great pride in presenting wide ethnic and gender diversity. Help us continue that record. Thank you!