Directed by Carri Lelliott Feb 12, 13, 14, & 15, 2025 Newlyweds Sam and Margaret Howard discover they are in line to inherit $3.5 million from a great-grandmother he has never met. But first she wants to meet them face to face to make sure they are “worthy.” Of course, nothing goes smoothly in this delightful farce.
Presented by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Co. Inc.
Enter Our Centennial Play Writing Contest!
Who can enter:
Open to all Saskatchewanians
What are the parametres for the entries:
a brand new, never produced play
performance length is between 15 to 30 minutes
maximum five characters
family appropriate (no inappropriate language or situations)
minimal set
comedy play
Details:
Contest opens November 1, 2024 and closes November 1, 2025.
The winning entry prize: $500. Please note: the winning entry will be produced for the RLT celebrations on May 9, 2026 and this prize fee includes our payment of performance royalties.
The winning entry will be workshopped before casting and rehearsals.
Entries must not contain any identifying information as to who wrote the piece. A cover sheet with contact details must be included with every entry but not attached to the play.
Please include your connection to Saskatchewan on your cover sheet.
All entries are being adjudicated by a trio of Saskatchewan community arts veterans. Their names will not be released until after the competition to avoid lobbying or bullying.