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| | Summer Shorts Submissions 2026
THEATRE WORKSHOP OF OWENSBORO's annual short play festival will soon be underway. SUMMER SHORTS 2026 will begin accepting original works January 2nd. Playwrights may submit to the following link on or after that date. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR WORK BEFORE JANUARY 2! Submissions will be accepted through March 15.
The link for submissions is twosummershorts407@gmail.com. Please email in PDF form, and write SUMMER SHORTS SCRIPTS on the subject line.
CASH AWARDS will be provided for the play judged BEST PLAY by our reading committee, and the work voted AUDIENCE FAVORITE by patrons in attendance. The amount of the awards will be determined at a later date. Six plays will be featured in the program, and considered for the CASH PRIZES.
And now...THE GUIDELINES!
• 20 pages maximum, with no more than 5 characters
• 10-12 minute duration
• Submit in standard play script format
• $20 per script submission fee (2 script max)
• IMPORTANT! Do not include your name on the manuscript. Please use a separate cover sheet for name/contact information. (This is so all scripts can be evaluated anonymously.)
PLAYS MUST NEVER HAVE BEEN PRODUCED. NO AI GENERATED MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED.
To pay the $20.00 per play submission fee, click on BUY TICKETS on this page on or after January 2.
Thank you for your interest in this very exciting project! For any questions, call (270) 683-5333 between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm CST. | Buy tickets |
| | Dial M for Murder
A tense and thrilling mystery, this classic drama has kept audiences guessing for generations. Expertly crafted and precisely plotted, the story of a husband’s diabolical plan to murder his wife promises crisp suspense and a roller coaster of emotions. February 13-22 at TRINITY CENTRE, you can dial F for fun with this classic thriller!
Sponsored by ROBYNN CLARK of EDWARD JONES and REYNOLDS & ASSOCIATES, performances on Fridays and Saturdays are at 7:30. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm. For tickets, call (270) 683-5333 or click on BUY TICKETS on this page. Tickets are $20.00.
There will be a $1.00 prcocessing fee for all tickets. | Buy tickets |
| | Game of Tiaras
A hilarious combination of Shakespearean tragedy and Game of Thrones, this youth production features student performers in side-splitting comedy filled with tragic characters, amazing plot twists, and an ever-mounting body count!
Directed by Kayla Kelley, Game of Tiaras will be at THE EMPRESS March 13-15. Friday and Saturday will be at 7:00 pm; Sunday the 15th at 2:00.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for students 18 and under. Call (270) 683-5333 or click on BUY TICKETS on this page. There will be a $1.00 ticketing fee for all tickets.
Sponsored by DANA LOUISE HOFF. | Buy tickets |
| | Our Town
Thornton Wilder’s acclaimed drama has moved audiences since 1938. One of the great American plays, its depiction of small-town life, from birth to death, still speaks to families and communities around the world. Sponsored by RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, the classic will close the season April 24-May 3 at THE EMPRESS.
Tickets to OUR TOWN are $20.00. To purchase, call the Box Office at (270) 683-5333. You may also buy them via this page; click on BUY TICKETS.
There will be a $1.00 processing fee for all tickets. | Buy tickets |
| | DISNEY'S High School Musical!
DISNEY CHANNEL's smash hit musical comes to life on the TWO stage! The students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends, and family while balancing their classes and extra-curricular activities.
Basketball team captain Troy and brainy Gabriella decide to audition for the school musical. Many students resent the threat to the status quo, but this unlikely alliance might open the door for others to shine as well!
With singing, dancing, and upbeat numbers, DISNEY's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will be a real crowd pleaser for local families! The show is sponsored by DANA LOUISE HOFF, along with our 63rd Season sponsor, OWENSBORO HEALTH.
Thursday, June 25th at 7:00 pm, at THE EMPRESS THEATER. Also Friday and Saturday at 7:00, with a Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm June 28.
Tickets for adults are $21.00, which includes a $1.00 ticketing fee. For young people 18 and under, the fee is $11.00. Tickets may be purchased on this page, or by calling (270) 683-5333.
All TWO youth programming is supported by the BJ KILLIAN FOUNDATION. | Buy tickets |