Discover what’s next in local theater.

Join the Central Illinois Playwrights Collaborative for a festival of nine original short works, each ten minutes or less. Featuring stand-alone ten-minute plays and scenes from larger works, the festival showcases the creativity of local playwrights—who will be in attendance to celebrate their work with audiences.

With no single theme, every piece offers a new discovery. You’ll laugh, reflect, be surprised, and meet memorable characters as talented directors and actors bring these fresh stories to life.

Whether you’re a longtime theater lover or simply curious about new works, the Ten-Minute Festival is your chance to experience original storytelling in its earliest—and most exciting—stages.

Nine stories. Nine discoveries. One unforgettable theater experience.

This event is supported by a gift from Carol Herzog.