Creative Works of Lancaster will continue its tradition of bringing local theater artists together to collaborate and create. In its 12th year, Creative Works will return to the Green Room Theatre on the campus of Franklin & Marshall College, 551 College Ave., Lancaster, where "The 24 Hour Plays: Lancaster" are set to be staged on Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m.

Six writers, six directors, 25 actors, and a production team will write, rehearse and perform six 10-minute plays in a 24-hour period. There will only be one performance of the plays.

The six plays will have undergone a process that starts on the evening of Friday, May 19. In this 24-hour period, six writers will choose their actors from a pool of talent, then write through the night and hand their work to the directors early on May 20. After negotiating for their choice of play, directors will rehearse with their actors and a crew of stage technicians to prepare for a 7 p.m. curtain and debut performances of the plays.

Creative Works utilizes a "pay what you decide" ticketing model with no fixed ticket prices. Potential audience members are never turned away due to financial limitations. Individuals may reserve a ticket in advance and pay what they think the experience was worth after the show. To reserve tickets, visit http://www.creativelancaster.org.