Plawright Competition
Collegiate Competition
For currently enrolled college students
Prompt:
Write a one-act comedic play that captures the unexpected moments of everyday life — where humor meets heart.
Eligibility:
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Must be enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited college or university
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Play must be original, unpublished, and under 30 minutes in length
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Individual submissions only (no team entries)
Prizes:
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Winning play will be staged during the I Came, I Saw, I Laughed festival
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Mentorship session with a professional playwright
Open Competition
For all aspiring and established playwrights, ages 18 and older
Prompt:
Tell a comedic story rooted in personal experience, cultural traditions, or community life — where laughter reveals deeper truths.
Eligibility:
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Open to anyone 18+ worldwide
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Play must be original, unpublished, and under 30 minutes in length
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Solo authorship required
Prizes:
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Winning play will be professionally staged
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Featured interview in festival press materials