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2009 is the 10th
Anniversary of the
Contest
  
 
 

Entry Rules for 2010 contest

- updated August 2009
  • Only original plays, never before produced, are eligible.
  • The play, exclusive of title and cast pages, may be no more than ten pages.
  • Play should have 2-4 characters and minimal props and costumes
  • Assemble script as follows:
    • TWO COPIES OF THE PLAY
    • Optional cover letter
    • A title page with the play's title, author's name, address, phone number, and email address. (This is the only place the author's name should appear.)
    • The second page should contain a cast of characters list and time and place information.
    • The third page will be the first page of the script. The other pages of the play follow.
    • Name of the play and page numbers on every page
  • The play, exclusive of title and cast pages, may be no more than ten pages. Name of the play and pages numbers of every page of the play.
  • Staple or paper clip the play. Do NOT use binders or folders of any kind. Plays can not be returned. Enclose a SASP if you want assurance that your play was received.
  • Only the five winners and the finalists will be notified of judging results. All plays are judged blind.
  • Five winners will be chosen. The Grand Prize Winner will receive the L. W. Thomas Award and $1,000 and a production of the winning script.
  • All authors agree to permit Theatre Oxford to produce their contest entry play if the theatre should wish to do so. Authors retain copyright and full ownership of their plays.
  • Authors may submit multiple plays, but each play submitted must be accompanied by the submission of an entry fee.
  • Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked on or before February 16, 2010. No exceptions.
  • Entry fee: $10 check made to Theatre Oxford--Fee MUST accompany each entry.
  • Mail entries to: 10 Minute Play Contest, P. O. Box 1321, Oxford, MS 38655

 

 
 
   
8/21/2009 Revision  
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