In our 17th year, New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest was developed to bring works of social significance to the attention of Producers and Artistic Directors.
2018 CONTEST WINNERS CLICK HERE. READING OF 2018 CONTEST WINNING SCRIPT: MUSE by Tom Alan Robbins directed by Michael Mayer May 14, 2019 @ 3pm at the Playroom Theater 151 West 46th Street - 8th Floor, NYC In the heart of Broadway's Theater District 2019 SUBMISSIONS FEBRUARY 1 - JUNE 30, 2019 (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 16 Contests: 18 Winners (there was a tie for 1st place twice) 80 Finalists 147 Honorable Mention Recipients 2019 CONTEST INFORMATION: SUBMISSION: February 1 through June 30, 2019 AWARD: Reading with Q & A in a professional venue valued at $1,000 + $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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