One-Act Play Festival
PTP’s One-Act Play Festival is an annual August event showcasing 6-8 short plays written, produced, and performed by local talent.
The goal of this program is to bring relevant local works to the stage while providing a valuable training opportunity to emerging artists and introducing new audiences to the live theatre experience. Local playwrights will have their work produced on the PTP stage, and local directors, stage managers, designers, and actors will exercise their skills and gain experience in a community theatre setting. This festival strengthens community bonds, provides a space for artists to engage in the unique human practice of storytelling, and is entertaining for a wide audience.
If you are a local playwright, director, or actor ready to showcase your work, this event is for you!
How To Participate
PlayWrights
Play submissions are open for roughly 60 days in early spring. Amateur, student, and early-career professional playwrights of all ages from the California Central Valley are encouraged to submit. This year’s submission period is February 3, 2026 - March 31, 2026.
Directors & Crew
Director & crew applications are open for roughly 30 days in late spring. Students and early-career professionals, 18+, from the California Central Valley are encouraged to submit. This year’s application period is April 6, 2026 - April 30, 2026.
Actors
Auditions take place in early summer. Actors of all experience levels, 18+, are encouraged to audition.
