Each participating community theatre must be an officially organized community theatre for at least one year.

Entrants may enter a one-act or a cutting of a larger work.

Time guidelines are: 10 minutes to set up stage, 60 minutes acting time, 10 minutes strike. (This is strictly timed.)

Entrants must show written proof of: 

• permission to perform the play/musical
  permission to do the cutting (if needed)
  proof of royalties paid
  permission to perform any music not in public domain
  proof of royalties paid for any music not in public domain

Entrants must present 4 copies of the script (no zerox allowed)