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2026 Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Friday, May. 29 | 11:00pm ET (10:00pm CT)

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Calling all playwrights! The Acorn is thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated 10-minute playwriting competition, The Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights! This is your chance to showcase your original, compelling stories and see them brought to life on our stage.

The deadline for entry is Friday, May 29 @ at 11:59pm ET. Click “Get Tickets” to complete the online entry form.

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Mark your calendars! The finalists will be revealed on August 6th. Join us for the thrilling 2026 Finals on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at The Acorn. Witness the top five plays performed live by talented local actors and directors.

Tickets to the Finals will be available on August 6th.

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Starts 11:00pm, doors open 11:00pm

An Experience to Outlast Any Performance

No two Acorn performances are exactly the same.  Thoughtful curation brings a diverse mix of top talent to The Acorn, exposing audiences to both renowned and soon-to-be-discovered stars.

About The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts

The Acorn brings great known performers and amazing new ones to southwest Michigan.  Located in the historic featherbone factory, The Acorn’s friendly staff and volunteers, and an acoustically rich sound system combine for memorable experiences. We’re located in Three Oaks, Michigan …  just over an hour from downtown Chicago and 30 minutes from South Bend, IN.

The Acorn, a nonprofit organization, annually hosts a singer songwriter competition and a Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights. Our Open Mic nights showcase a variety of strong talent and our educational workshops include songwriting and master classes in performance.

The Acorn’s Mission

To offer a broad range of high-quality arts and education programming that nurtures cultural experience, participation and community engagement among residents and visitors of all ages and enhances the economic vitality of the region.


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