When will scripts be accepted for the 2023 Contest?
Submission date began March 5, 2023 What is the Submission Deadline for the 2023 Contest? December\31, 2023 What is the prize for winning the contest? CASH AWARD: $500 plus a Consultation with a Theatrical Producer: How to Get Your Play Produced What is a Log Line? One or two powerful sentences that express what the heart of your play is about. Example: She was young... she was brilliant... she was a King. A true story about King Christina of 17th century Sweden whose heroism challenged and conquered a divided Europe and whose faith changed the course of history. What is the Submission Method? Only Electronic Submissions of Applications and Scripts. Can I enter more than one script? Yes, but each script must have their own Application Form. When are winners announced? Target date to announce winners is in January 2024 How can I find the contest results? Contest results are listed under HISTORY in the Toolbar. |
If I purchase a script critique, what information will the critique contain?
Our Script Evaluators comment with a specificity that pin-points exact areas and dialogue to help strengthen and develop your script further. How can I purchase a Critique of my play? CLICK HERE. If I purchase an evaluation of my script, can I enter that script next year? Yes, as long as your play has not had an AEA Contract production. May I re-enter my script from another year? Yes, as long as your play has not had an AEA Contract production. Are there any submission length restrictions? NO for short plays: must contain a fully developed beginning, middle, and end. YES Scripts longer than 2 hours or 90 pages (Stage Play Format) will be disqualified. However, Scripts over 90 pages, but with performance time under 2 hours, are eligible. How do I make a PDF? Most computer programs provide a "Save as PDF" option. If your program does not offer this, you can go to Free PDF. |