ArtsView Children’s Theatre

2012 Playwright Contest

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MISSION POSSIBLE:
Overcoming Obstacles & Adversity

 

ArtsView Children’s Theatre is looking for ORIGINAL WORKS to be showcased in our ORIGINAL WORKS CAMP. (No adaptations.)  The winning plays will be brought to life by students in this camp, receiving either fully staged productions or staged readings, and will premiere summer 2012 to the public! Submission deadline is April 2, 2012.

Camp Dates:  July 16 – July 27, 2012   ~   Performance Dates:  July 27-28, 2012

Download 2012 Playwright Contest Packet Here

1. There are 5 age categories.  At least one winner per category will be selected if the play meets criteria listed below, according to the judging panel’s decision.  (There can be collaborations. Play will be placed in the oldest person’s age category.)

*Primary (K-2nd grade):  Play should run 2-5 minutes in length

*Elementary (3rd-5th grade):  Play should run 4-6 minutes in length

*Middle School (6th-8th grade):  Play should run 5-8 minutes in length

*High School (9th-12th grade):  Play should run 8-10 minutes in length

*Adults (College and up):  Play should run 8-10 minutes in length

2. The selected title for this year’s contest is: MISSION POSSIBLE: Overcoming Obstacles & Adversity.

The setting should be within a family context.  Some examples of subject matter are family struggles, mental and physical illness, divorce, blended families, death, natural disasters, poverty, cultural differences, difficult children, difficult parents, personal struggles, job challenges, economic trouble, sibling rivalry, family crisis, etc.

3. Plays will be appropriate for children’s theatre.  Judging panel will have final decision as to whether plays are appropriate.  If you have any questions as you are writing concerning this, please call ArtsView at 903.236.7535.

4. Costumes, props, and sets will be minimal.  *Maximum of 5 characters in play.*

5. Plays should be written in play format.

6. Plays must be typed in a word processing document.  If you have an extenuating circumstance, please call and let us know.

7. To submit a work, please deliver or mail the following to ArtsView’s office:

a. Information Cover Sheet

b. Title page (Title of your play and your name)

c. Printed copy of your script (Will not be returned; please make a copy!)

d. Copy of play on a CD (Will not be returned; please make a copy!)

8. Deadline for submission is Monday, April 2, 2012.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

9. Winners will be listed on front door of ArtsView Children’s Theatre and on the website, April 9, 2012.  Winners will receive a letter in the mail giving details.

Area authors, schools, teachers, and home school communities are encouraged to participate!  This is a wonderful opportunity to see original works written for children come to life through theatre!

Download 2012 Playwright Contest Packet Here

Mail to: ArtsView Children’s Theatre ~ Playwright Contest 2012, 313 West Tyler Street, Longview, Texas  75601