Arts & Entertainment

Playwriting Competition Accepting Submissions

Connecticut Heritage Productions is now seeking entries in the 10-minute play, one-act play and full-length play categories.

 

The following press release was submitted by Connecticut Heritage Productions:

Connecticut Heritage Productions is now accepting submissions for its third annual Connecticut Stories on Stage playwriting competition. The purpose of this event is to encourage and foster new works for the theater as well as to support the development of local artists.

Plays must be set in Connecticut and/or deal with a Connecticut-related topic or personality in the past, present, or future. No musicals will be accepted. Playwrights must be Connecticut residents or students attending school in Connecticut.

The competition is divided into three categories: 10-minute play, one-act play, and full-length play. Winners will receive a financial award as well as a dramatic reading in the CHP Festival of new plays to be performed in October 2012. Playwrights may submit up to one play in each category.

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Entries must be postmarked or delivered electronically no later than June 1, 2012. Scripts must be original and properly formatted. Winners will be announced by Sept. 1, 2012.

For more information about entry and mailing requirements, visit the CHP website at http://www.chproductions.org or contact Peter Loffredo, Artistic Director, (860) 3347-7771 or ptloffredo@att.net.


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