October 2008 Newsletter

Playwriting Contest Revised

We've made some significant changes to our playwriting contest for this year:  

First, the age limitations have been lifted.  Now, anyone who desires to write and enter a play may do so.  The two categories have not changed, we still have youth and adult.

The requirement to direct your show has been lifted.  You may still assist with the direction of the script if you desire but you may also opt not to assist.  You can also audition for other plays included in the One Act Competition (although you may not audition for your own script.  If you would like to know why, contact us).

The cost has been removed so you may now enter the playwriting contest absolutely free.  If you participate in the One Act Competition (except with assisting in the direction of your own piece) you will still need to pay the technical fee of $10 a person or $15 a family.

Finally, it is now allowable to use adaptations of public domain works.  This allows the use of many popular stories and also scripture.  Confirmation that the story is in fact in the public domain and that the adaptation is your own may be required prior to being produced.  Many websites exist which can point you to a number of public domain stories available.

Our playwriting unit has been successful in the past.  We now have a second edition with information on adapting both popular secular stories and also adapting scripture. 

Check out the full details on the unit guide.

To express your interest in participating in the class, email us.

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