The Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) is seeking original, one-act play submissions for its 2009 holiday production to be performed December 2-5, 2009 in the Mainstage auditorium.

Scripts must be submitted no later than February 10, 2009 and adhere to the submission guidelines.  The winning playwright will be announced March 10, 2009 and receive a stipend of $500 after the play is performed.

Send submissions to Mary Tanner at Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA  93534 or deliver in person to the LPAC box office at 750 West Lancaster Boulevard.

For inquiries, contact Mary Tanner, Performing Arts Manager at (661) 723-5950 or email mtanner@cityoflancasterca.org.

Submission Guidelines
1.  The submission must be a non-musical, one-act play, with no breaks or intermissions, 65-75 minutes in length, with a cast of 10-30.
2.  The family-friendly plot must feature a December holiday (Christmas, Hanukkah etc.) and appeal to all ages.
3.  Animals and elaborate settings, scene changes, costumes, lighting or technical effects etc. are prohibited.
4.  Submit 4 typed copies.
5.  Each copy must include a cover page with complete contact information (name, address, phone numbers and e-mail address), a character list with brief descriptions, a short synopsis of the play and production notes/directions.
6.  The winning playwright must be able to complete to LPAC satisfaction all rewrites requested between February 2009 and November 2009 in order to remain the winner and receive the $500 stipend.

The Lancaster Performing Arts Center is part of the City of Lancaster’s Parks, Recreation and Arts Department and is located at 750 W. Lancaster Blvd. in downtown Lancaster.