ELIGIBILITY & FEES​​

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• Straight plays only

  • Runtime: 90 minutes maximum/60 minutes minimum

  • No intermission

  • 8 or fewer actors (doubling roles is acceptable)

  • Solo shows accepted

• Musicals/performance pieces

  • Runtime: no more than 110 minutes 

  • Optional: 10 minute intermission (must be included in total runtime)

  • 8 or fewer actors (doubling is acceptable)

  • Performances include either a live, up to 4-piece ensemble OR high quality produced tracks that you provide

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$40 - Submission Fee (All Plays)--

A nonrefundable reader fee for all applicants. In return, you will receive a critique of your play regardless of acceptance. 

$1000 - Acceptance Fee (Straight Plays)

$2500 - Acceptance Fee (Musicals)

A one-time, non-refundable fee that applies ONLY if your show is accepted. This fee covers your 4-hour tech and three full performances in a professional theatre, complete with front of house services, such as ticket sales, ushering and marketing. We also provide your board operator. This fee also includes our trademark training: intensive one-on-one dramaturgical sessions, all the tools we feel playwrights need to effectively and affordably produce their plays, zooms with industry experts and theatre producers of all levels and our commitment to not let you fail.

Please note: The costs associated with your production are separate and are your responsibility. BBTF strives to keep these costs low by recommending proven directors, stage managers and actors willing to work within the parameters of the festival environment. Playwrights MUST keep their sets minimal and forgo elaborate costuming. Upon acceptance, we provide you with a templated budget to help keep your costs down and give you a legitimate range for line item costs. In addition, our professional team will work with you during the entire production process so you will always have support. ​​​​

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