The Upper Valley 24-Hour Play Festival happens each fall in the UV region of NH & VT.

This festival showcases plays that were created (written, cast, directed, and rehearsed) in the 24 hours before the performance. It is a wonderful exercise to bring the community together to create something new in a short time.

The plays you will see did not exist the day before. They will only be performed once. Anything can happen. You don't want to miss this show!

Our Story

The Upper Valley 24-Hour Play Festival program was founded in 2023. The first festival, called One Night Only! took place at Parish Players in Thetford, VT. We had over 30 participants and sold out the house with 100 guests.

After the success of the first year, we formally became an independent organization to host the festival annually. The 2024 festival will be at Briggs Opera House in White River Junction, VT so that we can accommodate more participants and audience members. We hope you'll join us!

Mission and Vision

Theater is for everyone. We are a fully volunteer-run organization that offers a low-barrier opportunity for anyone in the Upper Valley community to come together and meet new people, be creative, and participate in theater. Our top priority is that the festival is a fun and inclusive experience for participants. All are welcome.

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The Center for Arts and Learning is the fiscal sponsor for the Upper Valley 24 Hour Play Festival. For questions about donating to the festival via stock, DAF, or other assets, please contact Phayvanh Luekhamhan at: director@cal-vt.org

Donations may be made to the Upper Valley 24 Hour Play Festival by mail to this address:

c/o the Center for Arts and Learning, 46 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

Checks should be made out to the Center for Arts and Learning.

Upper Valley 24 Hour Play Festival

By Center for Arts & Learning Inc

Upper Valley 24 Hour Play Festival

September 7th, 7pm @ Briggs Opera House