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| 1. |
Competition
is open to all playwrights of any age.
Scripts are to be original, unpublished and
un-produced. Staged
reading or workshop productions will not disqualify a
script. |
| 2. |
Each
playwright is responsible for ensuring that scripts are
free of plagiarism and do not infringe upon or violate
any copyright laws.
Content must be appropriate for audiences of all
ages. |
| 3. |
Each
one-act script must include at least two (2) characters,
and include requirements for a minimal set. |
| 4. |
Scripts
must have running times of no less than 20 minutes and
no more than 45 minutes. |
| 5. |
There
is no limit to the number of scripts from any
playwright. There
is, however, a $10 per script entry fee. |
| 6. |
All
scripts are to be typewritten and firmly bound.
Three copies of each script must be submitted for
consideration. |
| 7. |
Scripts
will be read blind. Each script must, be accompanied by an application form,
which includes the title of the script, the
playwright’s name, address, telephone number, email
address, and a signed release.
Application forms will be kept separate from the
script. Each
copy of the script must contain a cover page, which will
remain with the script and will include only the title
and a brief synopsis. |
| 8. |
Scripts
cannot be acknowledged or returned unless accompanied by
a self addressed envelope with sufficient postage.
For confirmation of receipt, include a self
addressed stamped postcard. |
| 9. |
No
written or verbal critiques will be tendered. |
| 10. |
The
decisions of the judges are final.
BSCT reserves the right to produce the winning
plays royalty free during the 2009-2010 or 2010-2011
seasons, to withhold production, and to modify cash
awards as deemed necessary by the judges. |
| 11. |
If
a minimum of 15 entries are not received, all entry fees
may be returned and the contest considered null and
void. |
| 12. |
The
Grand Prize winner will receive a $100 cash prize, with
up to two (2) runners up each receiving a $50 cash
prize. |
| 13. |
BSCT
does not assume any responsibility for the loss, damage,
or return of scripts.
All reasonable care will be taken. |
| 14. |
Deadline
for entries is a postmark of February 2, 2009. |
| 15. |
Address
scripts to: |
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| Blue
Springs City Theatre |
| c/o
Michelle Brown |
| 1143
SE Skyview Drive |
| Blue
Springs, MO 64014 |
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| 16. |
Questions
about these rules may be submitted to the address above
or via email at cmmzpb@sbcglobal.net. |
| 17. |
Winners
will be announced no later than March 30, 2009 on the
Blue Springs Community Theatre website at
www.bluespringscitytheatre.com. |
