It's your turn to be heard!

Enter the 23rd Annual California Young Playwrights Contest
Produced by Playwrights Project

WRITE A PLAY! Professionals will evaluate your entry-and if you're one of the winners-your play will receive a full production.

WHO? Californians under the age of 19 as of June 1, 2007.
Collaborations and group plays will be accepted. Scripts will be evaluated in two groups. Winning writers aged 14 and older will receive full professional productions; winning younger writers will receive rehearsed readings.

WHEN? Entries must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2007. Two to four winning older playwrights will be notified in September 2007. Scripts will be produced in January or February 2007 at a professional theatre in San Diego. Written script evaluations will be sent to entrants who request them in their cover letters.

WHAT? Original scripts only.
Subject, style, and form are up to you.
Length must be a minimum of ten, typed, double-spaced pages.
Previously submitted scripts are not eligible.
Please see tips for writing scripts.

HOW?

Type the script using play format.
Number the pages.
Bind with clips only -- No staples.
Title page requirements: title of play; your name, address, phone, and date of birth.
Submit two copies and keep the original. Scripts will not be returned.
Include a brief cover letter about yourself and why you wrote this play; tell us if you would like a written script evaluation.
If a teacher encouraged you to enter, include the teacher's name and school in your letter.

Entries must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2007, and mailed to:

Playwrights Project
2356 Moore St., Ste. 204
San Diego, CA 92110
Questions? Call us at (619) 239-8222