One Act Teen Jamboree
Do you have a story you want audiences to see? Apply to be a part of our Teen One Act Jamboree! We're accepting original submissions from writers 18 and under for consideration to be produced at our One Act Teen Jamboree in February 2026. Our committee selects between 6 and 8 plays to produce for the festival, and one of these will be chosen by audience vote to win a $100 prize!
Congratulations to our 2026 Winners!
Winning Playwrights
First Place: "Last Thoughts" by Ava Acconzo
Second Place: "Go Fish Yourself" by Nathan Kossoy
Third Place: "The AA Meeting" by Cara DeConto
Best Director
Ava Acconzo - When the Sky Turned Green
Runners Up - Nathan Kossoy (Still Life), Andrew Sternberg (The AA Meeting), Meghan Shay (Last Thoughts)
Best Performer in a Comedy
Sydney Lind
Runners Up - Nate Burwell, Ziggy Perla, Angelina Malizia
Best Performer in a Drama
Rachel Perl
Runners Up - Ava Acconzo, Sophia Silvera
5th Annual Teen One Act Jamboree!
Show Dates: February 26 - 27, 2027
Showcasing the voices of our young playwrights with performances from our talented students!
Planning ahead? Our Teen One Act Jamboree is now accepting submissions year-round. Submissions for our 2027 play festival will close on October 20th, 2026.
Past Winners
2025 Coffee Crisis by Rachel Perl
2024 Lego Batman Keychain by Iliana Demas
2023 The Interview by Rachel Perl
