Austin Hay One Act Play Award

The Drama Committee of The Arts Club of Washington is pleased to announce the return of the One Act Play Competition for 2025. The competition generates interest in original one-act scripts and recognizes and rewards talented playwrights with a $1,000 prize, staged reading, and two nights’ accommodation at the Club.

For over a century, the Club has promoted and celebrated the visual, performing, and literary arts in the nation’s capital.  Gatherings for members, exhibits and performances for the public, and a range of private events, are held in our historic I Street mansion, which was formerly the home of President James Monroe and his family.

2025 Competition Information

The winner of the 2025 competition is “Guilty Pleasure” a New Play by Charlie Probus

Join us for the presentation of the winning play: “Guilty Pleasure” One Act Play Winner