The Colonial Players is excited to announce the 2014 One Act Festival! The festival is slated for July 17 - 27, 2014, but preparations are already well underway. Two slates of shows, performed on alternating nights Thursdays through Sundays, give production crew and actors a chance to stretch their creative wings and try something new. Next summer’s festival will be a learning experience for everyone, with the entire production staff being as green as Kermit the Frog, and each position supported by an experienced mentor. Not only will the shows be golden, the experience will be worth even more!

We are still seeking scripts!

Do you have a One Act play in mind that you would like to see The Colonial Players produce? Please forward the name and author, or even the script if you have it, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The deadline for submitting a script suggestion is midnight on December 31, 2013. Script suggestions should be no longer than 45 minutes, and have no more than 10 characters. Original and published suggestions are welcome.

We are currently seeking Production Staff and Cast

Have you been considering trying your hand at a new aspect of theatre? Lights? Sound? Directing? Stage Managing? We are in need of a full production staff! Perhaps you’ve only worked backstage. Now is your opportunity to step into the light; we will have open auditions in the spring! Are you a theater veteran with plenty of knowledge to share? We are in need of mentors across the board. Everyone is welcome! We are currently accepting names of those who want to participate in any capacity for the festival!

If you are interested in becoming involved with the festival, send an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and what you would be interested in doing. It’s that easy.

Note that staffing for the 2014 One Act festival is on a first come basis. Since we are specifically looking for people with little or no experience, there is no application and no selection process. The only requirement is that you have not previously performed the job you are interested in for a mainstage production at Colonial Players. Mentor positions are open to anyone with experience performing a job for more than one mainstage production at Colonial Players. A list of open staff positions is located below, and will be updated as often as possible.

Open Staff Positions

[Last Updated: Dec 14, 2013]

Director: 3 Open Positions
Director Mentor: 8 Open Positions

Stage Manager: 1 Open Position
Stage Manager Mentor: Filled

Sound Designer: 1 Open Position
Sound Designer Mentor: 1 Open Position

Lighting Designer: Filled
Lighting Designer Mentor: 1 Open Position

Costume Designer: 1 Open Position
Costume Designer Mentor: Filled

Properties Designer: 1 Open Position
Properties Designer Mentor: 1 Open Position

Set Designer: 1 Open Position
Set Designer Mentor: 1 Open Position

Show Technician: 1 Open Position
Show Technician Mentor: 2 Open Positions

Dates to remember

There will be a workshop on April 5, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the theater for all One Act staff. This workshop will prepare you for the entire One Act Festival process, and is a requirement for all staff.

Auditions will be held on May 4, 2014 and May 5, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Annex.

Callbacks will be held on May 6, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Annex.

Rehearsals will be scheduled based upon cast and staff availability.

Festival performance dates are Thursdays through Sundays from July 17 - 27, 2014.