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Mission Statement
Chicago Writers’ Bloc provides a range of opportunities for playwrights to develop and present new work in online readings with experienced actors, in contests, and at annual staged reading festivals. We are an inclusive collaborative community of new, emerging, and experienced playwrights.
(Chicago Writers’ Bloc is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit group.)
2026 10-Minute Play Contest
An exciting evening of staged readings featuring the finalist selections from our 10-Minute Play Contest — bold new works brought to life by talented actors before a live audience and panel of judges.
Live readings of finalst plays, June 3rd, 7PM
At Chief O’Niell’s, 3471 N Elston Ave, Chicago
Announcements
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2026 10-Minute Play Contest
What can happen in ten minutes? A romance can ignite. A secret can explode. A life can change forever.
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2026 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL March 15-29
Staged Readings of New Plays and Musicals by Chicago Writers’ Bloc Playwrights, Composers, and Lyricists
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2025 New Play Festival Free Preview Night!
7:45 PM, October 24 Borelli’s Pizzaria 2124 W Lawrence Come buy some pizza, a drink or two, and catch a sneak peak of our upcoming festival plays and Musicals!