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Calling Writers: Prague Post Playwriting Contest 2009

July 21st, 2008 at 05:19pm brian

Here we are again!
Another chance for all of you writers who want to see your name in lights!
The third annual Prague Post Playwriting Contest is kicking off……
So get writing!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Original stage plays, never produced in Prague.
• Approximate run time of 30 minutes.
• Submitted in English. (And, yes, it can be a translation!)
• You may resubmit entries from past contests.
• Playwrights who are current or former residents of the Czech Republic (we will ask for references).
• Entry fee is 100 Kc.

Here’s what you might win:

• The top prize is 20 000 Kc (based on the written script submitted).
• Audience prize for the best production resulting from the contest.
• Special prize for the best play written by a non-native English speaker.
• Top three finalists receive a full production at Divadlo Minor.
• Finalists will be given the opportunity to work with experienced playwrights on polishing their piece.

Go to www.praguepost.com/playcontest for details. All deadlines and dates will be presented soon (the deadline for entries will be in the Fall) Questions? E-mail: playcontest@praguepost.com.

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