SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES:

• Only one play submittal per applicant. Please submit four (4) copies of the play for judging or entry will not be considered.
  

• The submitted play must never have been produced in any completed form including as a staged reading, recording for distribution, on radio, television, or film.
  

• The play may be either one act or full length, 60-90 minute performance time in total. (Plays under 60 minutes will not be considered.)
  

• The play must be submitted in standard script formatting, properly bound, with cover or title sheet.
  

• Four copies of the play must be submitted for judging or the play will not be considered. Submitted materials will not be duplicated without the written consent of the author.
  

• With the four copies of the play include the following materials:
  
  * a letter containing the playwright's name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address if available; 
  * a bio;
  * a one-page synopsis of the work; and,
  * a self-addressed, stamped envelope with adequate postage for return of script following judging.(Scripts received without return envelope and postage will be recycled.)
  

  PRIZE:

   

• The winning play or one-act will be produced as part of the Lakewood Theatre Company evening of original plays.

• The selected play will be performed as a staged reading in 2009 with a date to be announced. Deadline for submissions for the 2009 competition is November 3, 2008 - 4:00 PM.

• The performance will be cast and directed by the Lakewood Theatre Company with input from the playwright.

• Sets, costuming, props, lighting and sound will be provided on an as-available basis. All staged readings will occur on the same stage as the regularly scheduled season productions.

  
  Submittal Deadline:  November 3, 2008 - 4:00 PM