YOUTH

Program Description

 

The FRIDA KAHLO Theater Youth 10-Minute Play Festival is open to artists of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities. The Festival consists of 10 short plays that receive 12 performances during the month, and are attended by up to 1200 people. We do not charge any fees to participate. Instead, we compensate each creative team for their time and contribution.

 

Guidelines

 

Open to any 18-year old (or younger) writers residing in Southern California.

 

No entry fee required.

 

Play must be 10 minutes or less

 

Maximum of 4 characters per play

 

Final selections chosen and scheduled by the Artistic Director

 

Plays must be fully rehearsed and memorized

 

There will be a mandatory round table discussion for writers

 

Rehearsals

 

Free rehearsal space available at the FRIDA KAHLO Theater

 

Rehearsal times TBD

 

Language

 

Plays accepted in any language.

 

We Provide:

 

Set pieces - restricted to 6 cubes, 1 table and 4 chairs provided by theater;

 

Lighting - one setup only

 

Sound cues must be essential to the story and played by characters onstage. No special sound effects.

 

Producers must provide props, costumes, and makeup for their casts.

 

 

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

Selections will be announced on October 31, 2025

 

Performances will take place February 6 through March 1st, 2026

 

Play Submissions:

 

Please email your play and contact info to Rubén Amavizca-Murúa at:  info@fridakahlotheater.org