Northwest Ten

10/07/2026

Have a 10-minute story to tell? We want to read it!

Northwest Ten celebrates the creative voices of the Pacific Northwest by showcasing exceptional new plays. Don't miss your chance to be considered for next year's line-up.

The submission window closes 10/31.

Head to octheatre.org/NW10 for more information on submission information and guidelines! ✍🏼

10/01/2026

PNW playwrights, submission are pouring in, but you still have a few days before that window closes. We want to read your script. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Northwest Ten Festival (NW10) returns for its nineteenth year running, continuing on its mission to be the premiere ten-minute play festival in the Pacific Northwest. The ten-minute format shares the best elements of a long-form play only in bite-sized pieces. The festival curates the best of new works from the Pacific Northwest representing a variety of genres. Playwrights from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia are eligible to participate. Submissions are open through October 31, 2026. Selected works will be presented at Oregon Contemporary Theatre in Spring of 2027.

Link for submission guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1cPvqX1VdbQDCMslGaZVQndkddIRWm5prUIXcTuCa38c/mobilebasic

09/01/2026

The NW10 2027 SUBMISSION window is open!

NORTHWEST 10 SEEKS SUBMISSIONS OF 10-MINUTE PLAYS BY NORTHWEST WRITERS FOR 2027 FESTIVAL NW10 Celebrates 19 Years of Collaboration with Oregon Contemporary Theatre The Northwest Ten Festival (NW10) returns for its nineteenth year running, continuing on its mission to be the premiere ten-minute...

08/28/2026

The NW10 Season 19 submission window opens to Pacific Northwest playwrights September 1, 2026 and closes October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Stay tuned for more detail details.

08/28/2026

The submission window opens in 5 days!

08/17/2026

How's that 10 minute play coming along? The submission window opens in just under 2 weeks!

08/03/2026

Our submission window for NW10 2027 will open Sept 1st and close on October 31st at 11:59pm. Stay tuned for more information.

03/30/2026

The day after feelz. Closing bows.

03/30/2026

One of the unsung heroes of season 18 of the NW10 Festival is our musician, Josh Manders. He was the one company member on stage during the entire show. That means he spent almost three weeks sitting in the front row of the theatre filling the in between with fabulous music. Josh, you helped knit the show together and gave it that extra sparkle. We appreciate all that you did for the festival. Thank you!

03/29/2026

The NW10 Festival is stepping into its last performance today at 2:00pm . There are a few tickets left for the last performance of our 18th season. Just join us for a playwright talkback following the show.

We’ve had an outstanding season of plays, actors and directors. What a festival company!

Thank you for your support we would not do this work without you.