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Island Theatre fosters local creativity by showcasing original short plays from Kitsap County artists, providing a vibrant platform for diverse voices and stories, and enriching the community through engaging theatrical experiences.

🎉 Ten plays.One weekend.Dozens of local artists.Zero idea what&rsquo;s coming next. 🎭 The Island Theatre Ten-Minute Play Festival brings together bold new short plays from playwrights connected to Kitsap County. Each piece is directed, rehearsed, and performed by local actors and directors, creating an evening that moves from comedy to heartbreak to complete theatrical chaos in the span of minutes. Every play is original. Every night has its own energy. This year&rsquo;s festival features a wide range of stories, styles, and voices, all performed live at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Whether you&rsquo;re a longtime theatre lover or someone who just wants a great night out, TMPF is built to surprise you. Performance Schedule:&bull; Thursday Preview Night &mdash; Pay What You Want&bull; Friday &amp; Saturday &mdash; Full Festival Performances Come support local theatre, discover new playwrights, and experience the strange little magic that only happens when the lights go down and a story begins. Plays contain adult material and language and might not be suitable for children. &nbsp;

Ten-Minute Play Festival

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Your donation keeps Island Theatre independent and accessible. You help cover the costs of publishing new pieces, maintaining the full archive, and sending thoughtful email newsletters when fresh work is ready.By giving today, you support a community of readers who share your interests and value ad‑free, subscriber‑driven theatre writing. Thank you for helping this publication continue to exist and grow for everyone who relies on it.

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Back by popular demand!&nbsp;Our annual ten-minute playwriting course &ndash; this year taught by professional playwright and teacher Catherine Rush.&nbsp;&nbsp;This two-session, 8-hour course&nbsp;is for new and seasoned playwrights alike. Students will learn and experiment with the core fundamentals of playwriting while focusing on the ten-minute play format. A series of prompts, each designed to unlock the creative writer within, will support you in your journey toward creating specific, colorful characters, unique and engaging circumstances, and compelling, insightful stories. In our second class there will be time to discuss what you&rsquo;ve been creating in the interim and any problems or concerns that have arisen. You will be given the opportunity to have fellow writers read your work aloud and the option to receive feedback if you so desire.&nbsp;&nbsp;Class size is limited to 10 so that each student receives personal attention.&nbsp;&nbsp;This course is perfect for anyone who wants to submit a play for Island Theatre&rsquo;s 2027 Ten-Minute Play Festival, learn the fundamentals of playwriting, or brush up their playwriting skills.&nbsp;

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