Each year, Worthington Players produces and performs an original work at Shawnee Playhouse by an area playwright, chosen by our Executive Committee from among submissions received in an open contest.Playwrite contest 2

Stage readings are held in the playhouse to help determine the winner.

This year's finalists include

Scary, Scary Night - by E. Michael Lunsford

The Two Georgias- by Brian McDermott

Honeymoon at the Hoerner Hotel- by Janet Foote

But Im Still Slightly Confused “by Lawrence Fox

Your Name on My Lips- by Eric B. Sirota

Home Shopping- by Lisa EllexPlaywrite contest 1