Showcase Your Talent: Oswego Players Seek Submissions for Local Playwriting Contest

The Oswego Players are accepting submissions for the Donald J. McCann Memorial One-Act Playwriting Contest. This contest offers emerging playwrights a chance to have their work performed on stage. Entries can be submitted electronically or by mail until June 15, 2024.

The contest honors Don McCann, a former Oswego Palladium Times reporter and active member of The Oswego Players since the 1950s. He worked as an actor, director, and playwright, and held various positions including president and historian in the group.

Last year, Alexis Martin and the duo Aaron Buitron and Phil Gross won the first prize. Martin's play, 'Old Money, New Habits,' was praised for its engaging story and was performed by The Oswego Players. Martin appreciated the support from the group, noting the family-like atmosphere and the opportunity to present her work to loved ones.

Since 1938, The Oswego Players have played a key role in the local arts community, supporting local talent and presenting a variety of theatrical works. The contest supports this mission by helping playwrights gain recognition and improve their skills.

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