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The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia's One-Act Play Contest, 2011

The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia announces its 2011 One-Act Play Contest. Playwrights residing in the greater Philadelphia area are invited to submit scripts. A panel of readers will select one winner and two runnersup. The winner will receive an honorarium of $100 and a professional reading of the play during our 2011-12 season, on a date to be agreed between the playwright and the Society. The playwright must be present for the reading and for the talk-back following coffee. The runners-up will each receive $50 honoraria. Beyond the reading, the playwright retains all rights to the script.

Rules and guidelines:
  • The playwright must be a current resident  of the greater Philadelphia area.
  • Only one submission per playwright.
  • Scripts must be in the standard format.
  • The script must read in 20-30 minutes.
  • Maximum number of characters: 4.
  • Electronic submissions only. The email message must contain the title of the play and the name and contact information of the playwright. The script, in an attached .doc or .pdf file, must include the title of the play, and numbered pages, but nothing to identify the playwright. Send this email, and any inquiries, to coordinator Pat McGeever at <patethical {at} gmail.com> . Title your email "One-Act Play Contest Submission."
  • Deadline for submissions: May 20, 2011.
  • The winning playwright must be present at the reading and the discussion which follows. If this is not feasible, the play of one of the runners-up will be chosen.
  • No particular theme or genre is required. But playwrights should keep in mind that the winning play will take the place of one of our Sunday Platforms. Playwrights are advised to browse our website, http://phillyethics.org to familiarize themselves with the Society and its Eight Commitments. We seek plays that will both entertain and stimulate lively, meaningful discussion.