This week sees the launch of the DRAMA ASSOCIATION OF WALES’ One Act Playwriting Competition 2009. The competition aims to encourage the writing of plays for amateur theatre in English and Welsh. In addition to cash awards, prize-winning plays will be considered for publication. Previous prizewinners have been published and performed as a result of promotion through our New Writing Scheme.THE WINNING PLAY IN EACH CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE A CASH PRIZE OF £200 AND WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PUBLICATION PLAYING TIME: 20-50 MINS MINIMUM CAST OF TWO An Adjudicating Panel appointed by the Drama Association of Wales will read and consider the plays entered into the Competition and will award the following prizes: • Best Play for a Youth Cast (16-25 years) - £200 • Best Play in the Open Category - £200 • Best Play in the Welsh Language - £200 • plus commemorative Prizewinners Medals • The above plays will be considered for publication by DAW Publications • Also: • The Best Play from a Wales Based Playwright will be awarded a bursary to Ty Newydd, the National Writers’ Centre for Wales For application forms, please contact Teresa at the Drama Association of Wales (DAW) on Cardiff +44 (0) 29 2045 2200 or email Teresa at: aled.daw@virgin.net The competition is held to promote the writing of One Act plays in English and Welsh. The closing date for entries to the competition is January 31st 2009. THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. DON'T BE DISCOURAGED FROM ENTERING IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE WALES WE RECEIVE ENTRIES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. SPONSORED BY TECHNOCOVER |
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Saturday, September 6, 2008 |
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