The Greater Port Jefferson - Northern Brookhaven Arts Council cordially invites the students of participating school districts to participate in our 10th Annual Young Playwrights Celebration.
Over the years, we have received literally hundreds of one act plays that celebrate the unique creative spirit and insightful imagination of our students throughout Suffolk County.
Rules, Regs & Guidelines:
- Scripts must be one act plays only.
- Entries must include a cover sheet with playwright's name, address, phone number, age, school, grade, teacher and e-mail. Please provide the contact information for all co-writers.
- The choice of subject is up to you.
- Scripts must be original. Collaborations are acceptable.
- All writers must be in high school, middle/Jr. High school.
- All writers must be residents of Suffolk County, New York.
- Scripts must be typed double-spaced, all pages numbered and securely fastened with no loose pages.
- Scripts must be postmarked or hand delivered to the office by April 1, 2008.
- Send us one copy of your play and keep one at home. Scripts will Not be returned.
- You may submit more than one play.
- Screenplays, musicals and adaptations of other authors' work are Not eligible.
- Please call the Arts Council at 631-473-5220 if you have any questions.
There is no entry fee for this competition - all entries are free!
Nominees for the winning plays will be announced May 1, 2008. Check back for more information. The winner(s) will be awarded the Teeny Award for Best Young Playwright, a Scholarship and depending on the length; either a portion or the full one act play will be produced and presented during the 2008 Teeny Awards Ceremonies.
Some Hints for Playwrights:
- In plays the story is told through speech and actions rather than description. Avoid narrators.
- Stage directions are helpful, but information told through dialogue creates a better play.
- Limit your characters to fewer than ten.
- In the theatre you cannot switch from one elaborate setting to another the way you can in movies and television. Remember that what you write must be shown on a stage.
- Look over a play script to see how a play is typed.
Mail entries to:
Greater Port Jefferson - Northern Brookhaven Arts Council
PO Box 204
Port Jefferson, New York 11777-0204
Attn: Theatre Arts
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