Now in its 15th year, the Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase (NAPS) celebrates its 2023 10-minute play contest winners. This year, for the first time, the showcase will be held at Charly’s Pub in the historic Weatherford Hotel, 23 North Leroux Street. Doors open at 6:00. Come early, get a drink, order food, and settle in for a fun night of theater. Admission: $10.00 at the door.

The NAPS mission is to encourage original plays by novice and seasoned playwrights, to provide acting and directing opportunities for Flagstaff dramatists, and to celebrate new theatrical work. From a pool of 76 contestants, a panel of Flagstaff writers, playwrights and educators chose ten finalists. Four of the winning plays come from Arizona writers. Other winners hail from New Jersey, Kentucky, California, Texas, Maryland and Illinois. An ensemble cast of notable Flagstaff actors will give staged readings of the winning plays.