Black Box Theatre Play Competition

The Black Box Theatre

MCC students explore the world of the theatre through courses on acting, character analysis, scene preparation, theatre design, scene construction, costuming, and lighting and you are able to enjoy fabulous entertainment as a result!


Spring 2024 12-Hour Play Competition

The 4th Annual 12-Hour Play Competition challenges groups of 2-6 people to write, rehearse, and perform a ten-minute play within 12 hours. Groups will arrive at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, and work through the day until performances begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. There is a cash prize for the winning play. Food and beverages will be provided throughout the day. There is a $25 entree fee per group. Be prepared to stay all day. Sign up deadline is April 28.

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Select a poster and check out our past productions!

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Present Laughter
Frankenstein poster
Juliet and Romeo thumbnail
Heathers musical thumbnail
Puffs thumbnail
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Spring Awakening poster
Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play poster
The Foreigner poster
August: Osage County poster
Trudy and Max in Love poster
Grease poster
Moon Over Buffalo poster
The Normal Heart poster
The Heidi Chronicles poster
Anything Goes poster
Hot L Baltimore poster

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