In our 21st year, New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest was developed to bring works of social significance to the attention of Producers, Directors, and Literary Managers 2023 SUBMISSIONS Submission Date Starts: March 5, 2023 Submission Deadline: August 15, 2023 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 19 Contests: 21 Winners (2 contests had 2 winners) 101 Finalists 205 Honorable Mention Recipients 2023 CONTEST INFORMATION: Submission Date March 5, 2023 through August 15, 2023 WINNING TARGET ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: January 2024 Winners are announced on our website AWARD: $500 cash + a two hour theater / script consultation worth $400 SUBMISSION FEE: $27 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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