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Ten-Minute Play Contest
Location:
Location: Hosted by Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts in Princeton, NJ (U.S.) Eligibility: U.S. or international high school juniors (11th grade or equivalent) are eligible
Cost:
Free to enter (no participation fee mentioned)
Contest Date:
Annual contest with submission window typically aligned with academic year (e.g., 2024–25 cycle)
Application Deadlines:
Varies year to year; must subscribe to updates for exact date during each cycle
Eligibility:
Limited to students currently enrolled in 11th grade (junior year) in the U.S. or international equivalent grade
This annual playwriting competition invites high school juniors to submit an original ten‑minute play (maximum 10 pages). Each entry is judged by a guest playwright and awarded cash prizes including $500 for first, $250 for second, and $100 for third. Works must be unpublished and original. Students may submit only one play. Previous judges include noted playwrights like Anya Pearson and Jiehae Park
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.
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