ACT Fast: Play-In-A-Day Challenge
Think Fast. Create Faster.
What Is ACT Fast?
A 24-hour creative gauntlet where writers, directors, and performers join forces to make brand-new original short plays—from audition to curtain—overnight. No prep. No time. No comfort zone. Just pure artistic adrenaline.
If you thrive on chaos, collaboration, and good storytelling pressure-cooker style… you belong here.
How it Works
Friday Night
Check-in & Warm-ups
Auditions for performers
Writers + Directors Meeting
Once auditions end, performers leave.
Writers pull prompts, cast lists, and start writing immediately.
They have ONE night to deliver finished scripts.
Saturday Morning
Scripts delivered.
Directors receive their shows.
Casting announced.
Rehearsals launch instantly.
Saturday Afternoon
Blocking, memorizing, panicking (the fun kind).
Designers collaborate on minimal props/costumes.
Directors whip everything into a functioning play.
Saturday Evening
Showtime.
The plays hit the stage for one wild, unpredictable, absolutely electric performance.
Why Join ACT Fast?
Because you’ll walk away with:
A creative high you can’t fake.
A new network of collaborators.
A story you’ll retell for years.
A chance to push your craft at full throttle.
A finished, performed play created in a single day (seriously).
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about guts, passion, and saying “yes” to the impossible.
Who Should Participate?
Writers craving a high-speed challenge
Directors who can lead under pressure
Actors who love improvising, adapting, and fully committing
New artists who want to break in
Veteran performers who miss the thrill of risk
Anyone who wants to stretch, grow, and play
If you’ve ever said, “I wish I had more chances to experiment”… this is it.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes
Water + snacks
Your best collaborative attitude
A sense of humor
Absolutely zero fear of the unknown
How to Participate
Directors & Writers:
Deadline has passed, but you can still come to audition!
Actors:
Join us for auditions on January 23 at 7pm. No preparation needed—cold reads will be provided. You can sign up below for auditions to give us a heads up of who is coming. Walk-ins are also accepted.
