Call for Short Scripts

The Sauk is seeking scripts to consider for production as part of 2026 SAUK SHORTS.

Scripts may be original works or published works that you would like us to consider. Scripts should have a performance time no longer than 15 minutes.

We will begin accepting scripts on Monday, September. 1 and will continue to accept scripts until 5 p.m. (EST) on Friday, September 19.

Scripts should be e-mailed to saukshorts@gmail.com. No more than three scripts per submission please! We are looking for comedies and dramas. Plays with roles for teens and young people are encouraged.

SAUK SHORTS is an annual collection of 10-minute plays. Each year, we produce a combination of popular published works and original un-produced pieces. We try to balance a combination of local and national playwrights. There is no fee for submitting scripts.

Selected scripts will be announced in early November. If you do not receive an e-mail by November 1 at 5 p.m., your play has not been selected. A royalty is paid to all selected scripts. Scripts that are not selected for production in 2026 may be kept on file for consideration in future years.