The Three Leaches One Act Competition


As part of our mission statement, The Three Leaches is dedicated to promoting original, unproduced works from playwrights around the country. That being said, we are proud to announce our first One Act Competition!

Entries are due (electronically or post-marked) by August 1st, 2011.

The first place winner will receive $150. Their one-act will be produced by The Three Leaches during the 2011-2012 season at the We�reHouse theater in Boulder, Colorado.


Competition Rules

  • This competition is open to all playwrights.
  • A $10 entry fee is required for each script submitted. Plays submitted without an entry fee will not be considered for selection.
  • All submissions must be original works, previously unpublished or unproduced. However, school workshops and readings will not disqualify a script.
  • Preference will be given to scripts that can be produced for under $1000 (as per our mission statement). This means preference may be given to scripts will small casts and sets.
  • The length of the performed play can be any minimum amount of time but should not exceed 60 performed minutes.
  • Playwrights can submit more than one script, but each script is subject to the $10 entry fee.
  • The decision of the judges is final. The Three Leaches reserve the right to produce the winning place play royalty-free during our 2011-2012 season.
  • Winners will be notified no later than September 1st, 2011.


To Apply:

  • You can electronically submit scripts by emailing them to Melissa@thethreeleaches.com
  • You can pay for script entries online, at www.thethreeleaches.com/one_act_competition.php (payment via PayPal)
  • You can mail submissions (and entry fee cash/check) to:
The Three Leaches
One Act Playwriting Competition
C/O Melissa Leach, Artistic Director
1045 Sherman St. #103
Denver, CO 80203


Please note: Paper copies will not be returned.


Thank you, and we look forward to what your creativity brings!