Once again, the Kanata Theatre opens its doors to new voices in the local arts community with its 6th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival taking place from July 23 to 26, 2026 at the Ron Maislin Theatre.

At its heart, the 10-Minute Play Festival remains true to its original 2021 purpose: to provide a supportive, hands-on learning experience for those new to theatre-making. First-time playwrights are invited to submit original short scripts, while novice directors are given the chance to bring those scripts to life. Each play runs just 10 minutes, making the format perfect for experimentation, collaboration, and creative risk-taking