"Before daunting ranges where pathways disappear,
Past winding waters—dawn’s first gleam draws near."
― Lu You
Lu You’s verse mirrors our ethos: When darkness suffocates, real courage kindles hope.
Lumos Festival 2025 launches nationwide for Grades 7-12 theatre artists!
Your stage awaits. Let hope take center spotlight.
THEME: HOPE
Not naïve optimism, but the grit to stumble forward.
It’s the fractured light through despair—that gasp of clarity when you break through.
Show us: Your character’s clawback from ruin. Their defiant stand against the void. Any reason—however small—to keep fighting.
Entry Format and Requirements:
Playwriting:
● An original short play, 10–15 minutes in length
● Must be written in English and aligned with the theme of "Hope"
● Include character descriptions and creative elements (such as rhythm and sound)
● Must include a title page with your name, school, and current grade
Monologue:
● Submit two monologue videos, each under 2 minutes:
○ One classical monologue (written before 1950, recommended full-body shot)
○ One modern monologue (written after 1950, recommended close-up shot)
● Performances must be original—not imitations of existing actor portrayals
Multi-person Performance:
● Group of 2 to 4 performers
● Performance should not exceed 10 minutes
● Must be based on a published play (no limit on publication year)
● Must reflect the theme of “Hope”
Who Can Enter
● Age: 12 and above
● Grade: 7th to 12th grade students
● All submissions must be in English and submitted as videos
● Participants are welcome to submit multiple entries across different categories
What We’re Looking For
Not perfection, but passion.
Whether it’s a single glance, a line of dialogue, or a moment of silence—we want to
see your sense of direction toward the future.
Registration: From Now to September 10, 2025
For submission and detailed information, please contact the organizing committee at lumostheater@gmail.com