10 short plays at every performance!

6th Annual
10-Minute Play Festival
JUNE 3-6, 2010

A ten-minute play is a streak of theatrical lightning. It doesn’t last long, but its power can stand your hair on end.
— Eric Lane, author of Take Ten

Playwrights from around the world enter Lakeshore's annual 10-minute playwrighting contest every year. The criteria? All submitted plays must be new (never before published or produced at time of submission), no longer than 10 minutes, with no more than five actors and minimal props. Our play reading committee spends months reading and evaluating each play (without knowing the author's identity). The votes are tallied and the field is narrowed to the best 40, then the best 20. We read those final 20 aloud and select ten of the best comedies and dramas to premiere at Lakeshore's Festival. See what all the fun is about at our 6th Annual Festival as directors from across the Twin Cities debut new works on the Lakeshore stage. (Content varies. Some plays may not be suitable for younger audiences.)

Tickets: $12 Regular, $10 Senior/Student

THE WINNING PLAYS

"Bottom of the Ninth"

by Rand Higbee, Red Wing, MN

 Directed by Sara Kessler
A young man decides to propose to his girlfriend via the scoreboard at a baseball game. But how is she supposed to make a decision like that when it's the bottom of the ninth and the tying run is on second base? (Romantic Comedy)

"Decoration Day"

by Roger Barr, St. Paul, MN

 Directed by Doug Dally
Decoration Day explores the impact of a young soldier’s ultimate sacrifice on a Middle Western family. (Drama)

"Jury Duty"

by Janet Barnes, Edina, MN

 Directed by Jan Arford

Retirees are excited to be summoned for jury duty. (Comedy)

"Killing Time"

by Joe Hendren, Spring Lake Park, MN

 Directed by Joe Hendren

A complete noir murder mystery in 10-minutes (Mystery)

"The Lady and 'The Tyger'"

by Trace Crawford, Hilliard, OH

Directed by Brian Sherman

A woman's date strategy makes a lasting first impression. (Comedy)

"Mute"

by Connie Schindewolf, Bradenton, FL

 Directed by Franklin Heller

An amazing piece of new technology may be the answer to saving marriages. (Comedy)

"Schedule-Meisters"

by Patrick Gabridge, Brookline, MA

 Directed by Claudia Haas

Schedule-Meisters promises to help ease any mother’s busy schedule, but Mary might be their most challenging customer yet. (Comedy)

"Splendid, Just Splendid"

by Michael Callahan, Lompoc, CA

Directed by D.W. Surine

Living well is the best revenge. (Comedy)

"Something Old… Something New"

by Roy Battocchio, Los Angeles, CA

Directed by Dennis D. Joslyn

A young couple meet at an audition and suddenly realize that they know each other. (Comedy)

"Text Misdirected"

by Nina Mansfield, Greenwich, CT
Directed by Caroline DeCoster

One man, one woman, one text message…misdirected.. (Comedy)

Performances

June 3, Thurs (8 pm)
>Post-show reception Sold Out

June 4, Fri (8 pm)Sold Out

June 5, Sat (2 pm)
>Post-show artist discussion

Jun 5, Sat (8 pm)Sold Out

June 6, Sun (2 pm) Nearly sold out! Call box office

June 6, Sun (7 pm)
>General admission, pay-what-you-can tickets available at the door