Playwriting contests 2019 The following colleges and universities are eligible: Utah State University, Weber State University, University of. When: June 2019 Submission Deadline: March 15. By carefully selecting contests that align with your artistic goals and utilizing the resources and connections they offer, you can elevate your playwriting career to new heights. There is no entry fee. Nov 3, 2019 · 7. The submissions varied in genre and approach, and with great difficulty were ultimately narrowed down to seven finalists, from which the three winners were chosen. Jun 1, 2019 · Submission period opens June 1, 2019 and closes September 15, 2019. 8. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to writing scripts that help change lives and new awareness to others! We were honored to receive 180 submissions to the inaugural ICRL Playwriting Competition. The contest is restricted to plays written in English. International submissions are accepted. 2019 winners Congratulations to the Winner, Finalists, and playwrights whose scripts received Honorable Mention. What makes this competition different from others is that the Blank Theatre Young Playwrights Festival mounts full professional productions of the winning plays. Winner will receive a $7,500 cash prize and development support from PlayMakers. Submissions must be original full-length plays written in English. 17. The Utah college contest is open to playwrights enrolled in a college or university in the state of Utah during winter or spring semester 2019. The competition opens on Sunday 15 September 2019, with the deadline for entry being on Sunday 15 December 2019. Awards. The national contest is open to playwrights currently living in the United States. The author of the winning play will be awarded: a) Category A (5000 € iii): A cash prize of 2400€, plus the translation to another language, publication and public reading or dramatization of the play 16. THE DETAILS. These plays and playwrights are listed below: 1 st Place ($200): Waking Up, Fernando Segall Participating in playwriting contests can be a transformative step in your artistic journey, providing opportunities for recognition, exposure, and career advancement. In its more than 25-year history, the theatre has produced 308 scripts from young writers.