The Frostburg State University Center for Creative Writing announces its seventh annual One-Act Playwriting Competition to showcase new works.
What to submit: Writers are encouraged to submit their one-act plays (with a running time of 40 minutes or less) to the center by Friday, 15th, April, 2016. Entries will be judged on plot, character development, dialogue and overall quality.
What you pay: There is a $20 reading fee.
What you get: The first prize winner will receive $750 USD and production of his or her play at the Frostburg One-Act Playwriting Festival to be held on the FSU campus in September. Second and third prize winners will receive $250 and $100, respectively, and staged readings of their works.
How to apply: For complete submission guidelines, visit the Center for Creative Writing’s website.
Please send manuscripts and enclose your $20 reading fee (checks made payable to Frostburg State University) to:
Frostburg Center for Literary Arts
Frostburg State University,
101 Braddock Road,
Frostburg, MD 21532-2303.
Deadline: 15 April 2016
Source: Direct contact