Prague Playwriting Contest

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Meet the Writers and Directors


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Synopses of final plays

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Deadline Extended until November 30, 2009!

Deadline Extended until November 30, 2009!
 

Prague Playhouse is looking for a Fundraiser

The Prague Playhouse, the non-profit production entity behind the Prague Playwriting Contest is looking for a

FUNDRAISER

This position is not fulltime. Our non-profit organization is based mostly on volunteer work. This position is suitable for people, who are looking for a rewarding experience outside of their main field of work.
We will welcome students, people, who are currently not working, retirees or professionals, who would like to widen the scope of their activities. 

 

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Prague Playwriting Contest 2010

Dear writers,

Prague Playwriting Contest is back for 2010. Although the main sponsor is no longer the Prague Post, we continue as the previous years. Here is the previewed time line.

- Submission deadline is NOVEMBER 6, 2009.
- 30 minute plays (do not expect that it's the screenwriting rule of 1 page = 1 minute)
- Information about correct formatting will be up soon
- The top 3 plays will receive a full production in March 2010
- The winner will receive a cash prize this year will be 10,000 CZK

Before you submit, make sure you read full rules. We are in the process of developing a web application for submitting your plays, it will be soon added to these pages.

Any questions can be directed either to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We are looking forward to reading your plays!

 

Brian Caspe

Artistic Director

 

 

Expats.cz and Prague.tv Are New Partners for the Playwriting Contest

The play(writing)’s the thing for Expats.cz and Prague.tv. The two powerhouse Prague media companies have  joined up to become partners in the Czech Republic’s only English Language playwriting contest.

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Now accepting submissions for 2010!

We are now accepting submissions for the 2010 contest! Click the "Submit your play" link in the main menu to go to the form submission page. Remember to read the rules on who can submit a play and what format it should be in before submitting your play.

All entries must be received by November 30th, 2009, so GET WRITING!

 

2007 Playwriting contest winner at the Kennedy Center, Washington

The winning play from our 2007 contest, Burn Your Bookes, recently received a performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC from the Taffet Punk Theatre Company. 

We heartily congratulate the author Richard Byrne. 

Click here to watch the play. 

 

 

Volunteers Needed

We are currently looking for people who are interested in working behind the scenes at the Prague Playwriting Contest 2010. If you are interested in working or learning about on any aspect of production, from publicity to lighting to stage management, please get in touch by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

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Newsflash

We are currently looking for people who are interested in working behind the scenes at the Prague Playwriting Contest 2010. If you are interested in working or learning about on any aspect of production, from publicity to lighting to stage management, please get in touch by emailing volunteers@playwritingcontest.cz.