No matter whether you have written several plays or none at all, Short+Sweet is a great opportunity to see your work produced professionally on stage, and to collaborate with other passionate writers, directors and actors.

The ten-minute play format of Short+Sweet is also a wonderfully creative challenge: how do you write a short play that is both a complete and satisfying piece of theatre?

The process of writing a short play is very similar to a full-length one, so you will find that the experience will serve you well in years to come.

To help you, we've included a script for you to read, plus a play to view as well. The script and video will give you a good idea of what works in the ten-minute format. We also advise you to read our Hints for Writers.

Deadline for script submissions: Friday, 29 February 2008

10,000 Cigarettes
(Performed in Singapore as part of Short & Sweet Singapore 2007)
Read the script

Hi, It's Me. I'm On The Train.
(Performed as part of Short & Sweet Melbourne Gala Final 2006)
View the play (Requires Windows Media Player)

1. The running time of my play is 10 minutes or less (scripts longer than 10 minutes will not be considered).
2. The submitted play has not been performed in Short+Sweet before.
3. As the writer of the play I hereby give permission for the organisers to present the play at Short+Sweet Singapore 2008, and any other countries where Short+Sweet is held.
4. Should my play be selected for the festival, I understand I will receive no royalties for those performances.
5. I understand that if I am not the sole writer or originator of the idea, story or material that the entered play is based on, the responsibility to gain permission for performance in Short+Sweet from all other writers or contributors to the entered plays lies solely with me and Short+Sweet is in no way be held responsible if I have failed to gain permission from those parties.
6. In the event that documentation is provided to Short+Sweet, or if Short+Sweet suspects - for any reason - that the work is not completely my own or that I have not obtained permission from all other writers or contributors who may have contributed the story, ideas or other material that the play is based on, my play will be withdrawn from Short+Sweet.
7. If you disagree with the above Terms and Conditions, your entry cannot be accepted.
   

* Please note that participation in Short+Sweet is on a voluntary basis. The festival is designed to be an arts development tool that offers artists the opportunity to showcase their talents to the public as well as to top theatre industry professionals, thus helping to foster future employment opportunities.

 

We are no longer accepting submission for the 2008 festival.

Hints for Writers
Sample Format