Tired of the long winter yet? Well, the plays have been chosen. Directors are being sought. Now it’s time to gather actors to bring these stories to life.

This year marks the 7th Anniversary of the 10-Minute Play Fest and they are calling out to anyone and everyone who has ever dreamed of being on stage.

Co-founders Doug Bechtel and Sandy Thompson’s vision for local writing and acting talents to be displayed for the enjoyment of island families and friends began with the first Play Fest in 2006. Ron Herman, the Play Fest coordinator and local writer and actor, says, “The 10 Minute Play format is perfect for the first time actor as well as the veteran. The scripts are lively and varied with generally a single theme giving way to highly creative energy between the writer, director, actor and ultimately to the audience.”

As in the past, this year’s festival has seven plays written by Orcas Island playwrights.  The plays are varied from drama to romance to comedy. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on April 27 and 28 and the following two weekends May 4, 5 and May 11, 12 and 13 at the Grange. This is the first time the Play Fest will be presented over three weekends.

They are looking for 20 actors, of both genders and a variety of ages (20-70).  Rehearsals will be during the month of April. Auditions will be held at the Grange on Sunday, March 18, 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 21, 7 to 9 p.m. (only one audition is required).  Contact Herman at 831-234-4960 or by email at orcasmanwithdog@gmail.com. The plays are available for review at the Orcas Island Library front desk.