In our 18th year, New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest was developed to bring works of social significance to the attention of Producers and Artistic Directors.
2019 CONTEST WINNERS CLICK HERE. 2020 SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH October 31, 2020 midnight PST Influence potential Producers and Publishers to read your script by getting recognition for your work as the Winner or Finalist, or for receiving Honorable Mention As a direct result of the Contest: 12 Scripts received Productions in NYC 51 Scripts received a NYC Reading with Q & A 3 Scripts received a Development Workshop in NYC 3 Scripts were Published in Best American Short Plays by Applause Books From Our 18 Contests: 20 Winners (there was a tie for 1st place twice) 90 Finalists 186 Honorable Mention Recipients 2020 CONTEST INFORMATION: SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2020 TARGET WINNING ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: AUGUST 31, 2021 AWARD: Reading with Q & A + $300 cash prize. SUBMISSION FEE: $25 OPTIONAL DETAILED CRITIQUES: Contest Entrants have an option to have their work critiqued by a literary agent at a 60% discount. However, paying for a professional detailed critique is not necessary for submitting your play. PLAYWRIGHT ENDORSEMENTS OF CRITIQUES: Click Here SAMPLE CRITIQUE: Click Here SCRIPT ELIGIBILITY: Click Here SCRIPT CRITERIA: Click Here SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Click Here APPLICATION FORM: Click Here PAYMENT INFORMATION: Click Here FOR COMPLETE CONTEST INFORMATION: Please Refer to
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