24 Hour Plays 2025

Expect the unexpected at Highlands Lakeside Theatre’s thrilling 24 Hour Play Festival!  In just one day, local playwrights craft original 10-minute plays inspired by a mystery prop and brought to life by dynamic two-actor teams. From sunrise scripting to curtain call, each group has only 24 hours to create, rehearse, and perform their unique story live on stage. 

The stakes are high as performances are judged by a panel and the audience, who cast their votes for the coveted People’s Choice Award with $5 donations that help fund future theatre competition expenses. With heart, humor, and high-speed storytelling, this adrenaline-charged event showcases bold creativity and unforgettable characters, all in just minutes. 

You’ll laugh, cry, cheer, and be amazed by what can happen in a single day. Don’t miss this one-night-only celebration of theatre under pressure!