Apply to the 2024 Simcoe County Theatre Festival!

Oh yes, we’re back!

The third annual Simcoe County Theatre Festival lands in Barrie in July 2024.
Now is the time to submit your applications to be a part of it!

We’re looking for:

Playwrights

Time to submit your scripts! If you want your play to be produced in the Festival, your play must:

  • Between 35-50 minutes in length (one act!)
  • Call for no more than five performers

PRO TIP: Check out this document on formatting scripts before you submit.

Directors

Want to direct one of the Festival shows? Now's the time to show us what you've got.

  • Submit a resumé and Letter of Intent
  • You must be connected to Simcoe County in order to qualify for the Festival

Artist Collectives/Teams

If you've got a team of artists that wants to participate in the Festival, submit as a group!

  • You must have the playwright, director, and up to five artists CONFIRMED at the time of your submission
  • You also need to have a script or project proposal outlined

Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA)

BRAND NEW for 2024 - we’re opening up a slot for a children’s show in the 2024 Theatre Festival! If you’ve got a play that’s great for elementary school-aged kids, submit it now:

  • You must have the playwright, director, and up to five artists CONFIRMED at the time of your submission
  • You also need to have a script or project proposal outlined

Keep in mind that all Festival submissions will be read and judged by the Festival Selection Committee.
The Committee is a group of artists and community members from Simcoe County that will evaluate your submission.
TBTB Staff DO NOT directly decide the Festival programming. Keep this in mind as you proceed!

Key Dates to Know:

Monday, January 15, 2024: Application Deadline
February 2024: Short Listed Productions Chosen
March 2024: Final Productions Chosen
Early April 2024: Auditions
Late April 2024: Rehearsals begin
July 6-10, 2024: Tech Week
July 10-21, 2024: Performances

Apply online by Monday, January 15, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions About the Festival
When is the 2024 Festival running?

The Festival is running from July 10th to 21st, 2024, at the Five Points Theatre.

Do I have to be from Simcoe County to apply?

You have to live, work in, or have strong ties to Simcoe County. We prioritize submissions from those in the Simcoe County region first.

Is this a paid opportunity?

Yes! All successful applicants will receive an honorarium for their work in the Festival.

When are auditions open for the Festival?

Fear not, actor friends! Auditions will be open in Spring 2024, once we've finalized the list of productions for the Festival.

Do I have to submit a Letter of Intent?

If you're a playwright or director, yes you do. It's an important part for the Festival Committee to see. Those who do not submit a Letter of Intent may not be considered for the Festival.

Does my play need to be "fully complete" in order to submit it?

Not necessarily! It must be at a phase where staging it in July 2024 is feasible. It's a bit of an imperfect science - but keep in mind you'll be required to workshop and develop the script further in the rehearsal process.

What if the Festival Submission Form isn't working for me?

If you're having troubles with the form or need an alternative arrangement for submitting your information, please email us at tbtb@rogers.com.

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