Deadline this week for Chinook One Act Drama Festival

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The deadline is approaching to enter the  Chinook One Act Drama festival, an annual event sponsored by Playgoers of Lethbridge.Kate Connolly, performing in a Christmas Carol, is excited about the Chinook One Act play Festival. Photo by Ricxhard Amery
 It takes place at the ATB Community Room in Casa, Friday, April 6.


So far, there are four entries in this year’s festival including one written by Playgoers of Lethbridge veteran Elaine Jagielski and three from University of Lethbridge students.
 Original scripts are welcome as well as existing scripts. Submissions can be no longer than 60 minutes and no shorter than 10 minutes.


 Registration is $25 with a cheque made out to Playgoers of Lethbridge.

Playgoers of Lethbridge covers the entry fee for Playgoers members.

The plays will be adjudicated by theatre professionals. Previous adjudicators have included New West Artistic Director and drama teacher Sharon Peat and U of L professor and playwright Ron Chambers. Awards will be given for best actor, best actress, best original script and best play. The best play chosen will be able to compete at the Provincial One Act Play Competition in Fort McMurray, May 25-27.

— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor
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