2019 Snowdance 10-Minute Comedy Festival Winners Announced

RACINE, WI — Over Our Head Players concluded the 2019 Snowdance 10-Minute Comedy Festival on Sunday by presenting the audience favorite Best in Snow prizes.

Over the show's five-week run, audience members voted for their three favorite plays. Writers from across the U.S. submitted 10-minute comedy scripts to Over Our Head Players, who then culled the more than 400 entries into the show's menu of short plays which were performed on-stage by cast members.

The final show’s tally was added to the votes from throughout the run. Then, the Snowdance ensemble came together for the Closing Ceremonies.

The Best in Snow winning entry was "Balls Alive!" by Brian Wallace of Los Angeles, California. Second place went to "Strike a Match" by Tony Targan from West Bloomfield, Michigan. Third place went to "The Disagreeable Dinner" by Mark Osborne, of New York, New York.

The $500 first place Best in Snow award went Wallace for his tale of an air brand that breaks up when one member starts “seeing” a new woman. Second place went to Targan, who wrote a play which featured four singles looking to “strike a match” at a speed-dating event. Third place was awarded to Osborne for telling the tale of a Mexican dinner that did not agree with one participant's insides. Second place received $200, and the third place award was $100.

“We are so proud to make Racine the home of the 10 minute comedy competition. Snowdance’s reputation continues to grow among playwrights, resulting in this year’s record-setting 438 submissions," Managing Artistic Director Rich Smith said in a statement. "Our audience continues to recognize good comedy and reward the playwrights and productions that are unique, clever, and funny.”