Diocesan One Act Festival and OLGC Talent Show
Calling All Playwrights!
Interested in submitting a play to be used for the one act? Read here for guidelines on how to submit your original one act play! We take play submissions from all ages!
One Act and Talent Show
Each year, OLGC Youth Ministry participates in the Diocesan One Act and Short Film Festival. This is open to 8-12 graders.
Prior to the Diocesan Festival, we will have two performances of the One Act at OLGC for parents and friends. This serves as a fundraiser for High School WorkCamp.
Additionally, we host a talent show as a part of these nights. Participation in the talent show is open to 6-12 grade. You may be in the talent show if you are also in the one act. If you are in the talent show, but not the one act, you are not required to attend the one act festival.
Participation in the short film segment of the festival is dependent on student interest. This is also only open to 8-12 grade.
Audition Dates:
- For One Act: October 28, 7-8pm OR October 30, 4:30-5:30pm
- For the Talent Show: December 2025/January 2026 TBD
Performance Dates:
- February 5 and 6: Talent Show and One Act Performance at OLGC, 7pm-8pm.
- February 7: Diocesan One Act and Short Film Festival at Nativity Catholic Church, Burke VA
FAQs
Do I need to prepare or bring anything to the audition?
Nope! Just come ready to have a good time!
Please also come with a knowledge of your own availability and schedule, so that a rehearsal schedule can be made as soon as possible.
If I want to be involved, but I do not want to act, do I need to come to the auditions?
You only need to attend auditions if you would like to act in either the one-act or the short film. Those interested in other areas should fill out the form and indicate how they would like to be involved.
How often are rehearsals?
Currently, rehearsal days and time are TBD. The hope is to have 1 rehearsal a week, either on a weeknight or during the morning/early afternoon of a weekend. As the performances get closer, additional rehearsals will be added.
Will I need to be at all rehearsals?
Rehearsals are an essential part to the creation of a play and short film. While there may be times you have to miss, I ask that you prioritize rehearsals as much as possible and try to attend all of them to the best of your ability.
If I am not acting, do I need to be at rehearsals?
If you are helping with the one act in any capacity, expect to be needed at most, if not all, rehearsals. There will be opportunities to help and participate at every rehearsal.