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Desert in Dark
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arts initiative

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We are proud to announce our first ever

OTF Youth Playwrighting Competition.

Are you an educator?

Sign up now for info on how to participate next season.

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How it works:

  • Teachers* from participating schools are invited to submit up to five (5) short plays written by students.

  • All submissions to be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals who will determine ten (10) semi-finalists and the Youth Playwriting Competition winner.

  • Each semi-finalist will receive a $50 Visa gift card.

 

The winner will receive: 

  • A $500 Visa gift card. 

  • Virtual presentation of their play during The Obsidian Theatre Festival’s featured content streaming in June 2022.

  • Feedback and networking opportunities from OTF’s panel and worldwide viewership.

 

Competition Criteria:

  • Short plays no longer than 10 minutes in length with no more than four (4) characters. 

  • Open to students in grades 7-12.

  • Title pages to include student pronouns and grade

 

Important Dates: 

  • Submissions open March 1, 2022

  • Submissions close April 11, 2022 at 11:59pm EST

  • Semi-finalists announced May 2, 2022

  • Competition winner announced Spring 2022

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