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Theater Masters' National MFA Playwrights Festival – Take Ten is a premier competition and showcase for emerging voices in American theatre. Each year, more than 30 MFA programs submit a slate of ten-minute plays, from which six winners are selected for public readings. The festival travels across the country, culminating in live readings that highlight writing, direction, and performance talent that shape the next generation of theatre makers.
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Take Ten is more than a festival—it's a publishing movement. Theater Masters releases an annual anthology featuring the winning plays in the Take Ten Volumes, helping writers gain wider visibility and opportunity. Volume 7 (2022), Volume 8 (2023), Volume 9 (2024), and Volume 10 (2025) capture the evolving landscape of contemporary short-form theatre and its rising stars.
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Whether you’re a producer, a student of theatre, or a theatre lover in the city, Take Ten offers reliable, straightforward access to compelling new work and the chance to catch future Pulitzer and Tony contenders in the early stages of their careers. We’ve got you covered for up-to-date information, reliable ticketing, and insider context about performers and venues involved in the program.
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Past Take Ten highlights include works by rising playwrights such as Emma Zetterberg (Volume 8, 9.5 short, featured in the anthology) and Malena Pennycook (Volume 9, includes Below). Volume 10 (2025) includes works by Comfort Ifeoma Katchy, Connor Johnson, and Natalie Lambert, signaling the festival’s ongoing commitment to diverse voices and bold storytelling. For Theatre Lovers in the city, this is your chance to secure seats and witness the early spark of groundbreaking theatre before it hits wider stages.
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Follow the official channels for ongoing updates on live readings, publication schedules, and future Take Ten events. We’ll keep you informed with direct, non-pushy updates so you can plan your attendance with ease.
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Past Take Ten highlights include works by rising playwrights such as Emma Zetterberg (Volume 8, 9.5 short, featured in the anthology) and Malena Pennycook (Volume 9, includes Below). Volume 10 (2025) includes works by Comfort Ifeoma Katchy, Connor Johnson, and Natalie Lambert, signaling the festival’s ongoing commitment to diverse voices and bold storytelling. For Theatre Lovers in the city, this is your chance to secure seats and witness the early spark of groundbreaking theatre before it hits wider stages.
Follow the official channels for ongoing updates on live readings, publication schedules, and future Take Ten events. We’ll keep you informed with direct, non-pushy updates so you can plan your attendance with ease.
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