Playwrights Project

Calling All Playwrights!

Enter the 25th Annual
California Young Playwrights Contest
Tips for writing scripts

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, 2009.
Collaborations and group plays will be accepted. Scripts will be evaluated in two groups. Winning writers aged 15 and older will receive full professional productions; winning younger writers will receive rehearsed readings.

WHEN? Entries must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2009. If you are in a writing residency, your deadline is extended to one week after your last class. In September 2009, winning playwrights will be notified and written script evaluations will be sent to entrants who request them in their cover letters.Scripts will be produced in January 2010 at a professional theatre in San Diego.

WHAT? Original scripts only.

Subject, style, and form are up to you.
Length must be a minimum of ten, typed pages using play format.
Previously submitted scripts are not eligible.
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, 2009 and mailed to:

Playwrights Project
2356 Moore St., Ste. 204
San Diego, CA 92110

Questions? Call us at (619) 239-8222