The New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is an international playwriting contest developed in 2003 to bring works of social significance to the general public, works that might not otherwise have the opportunity to be presented.
The contest receives mentorship and interns from Merit Theater and Film Group, Inc. (MTF), a Theater and Film organization that helps theatrical and film artists develop their craft and present their work through developmental activities, readings, and/or full productions.
Eligibiility: Scripts from outside the United States are greatly welcomed. Detailed information about script eligibility can be found here.
What you pay: $25 entry fee. If you would like feedback on your script, the entry fee is one script for $45 and two scripts for $90.
What you get: The winner will receive $300 + a reading and Q&A in a professional theatre.
How to apply: Full submission guidelines can be found here.
Submit PDF documents of the following, together, IN ONE EMAIL: Script and application form (located here on their website) to NewWorksOfMerit@aol.com. Payment can be made online. (Note: an option for mail submission is also available, though electronic submissions are preferred.)
Deadline: 30 June 2014
Source: Playwrights’ Studio Scotland via @Playwriting_UK
Dear A.C. Smith:
Most of the information you have about New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is wrong.
The information is from 2014.
This information needs to be updated immediately.
Who will do that and when will that be completed?
NewWorksOfMeritPlaywritingContest.com
NewWorksOfMerit@aol.com
Hi Sandra,
You are commenting on a blog post from 2014, hence the details reflect this time. As with the nature of blogs, old posts aren’t deleted but the deadline of 30 June 2014 is very clearly visible.
The most recent listing we have for you is from 2024 (https://londonplaywrightsblog.com/new-works-of-merit-open-for-submissions/) but the deadline for that also expired on 31 December 2024 so you are not currently listed in our weekly round-up of opportunities at all.