Call for Scripts
Announcing the 2008 VSA arts Playwright Discovery Call for Scripts
The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program invites middle and high school students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of playwriting. Playwrights may write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Young playwrights with and without disabilities are encouraged to submit a script. Entries may be the work of an individual student or collaboration by a group or class of students.
The winning play will be professionally produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The winning playwright receives $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to see his/her play performed. All submissions must be postmarked by April 11, 2008 for consideration.
Download the official rules and guidelines here.
Download the official application here.
Resources for Teachers and Students
VSA arts Playwright Discovery Resource Guide for Teachers
This practical guide shares teaching strategies and exercises that have proven successful in developing students' playwriting skills. Resources on the topic of disability are also provided. This publication is available online. Download your copy.
Script Format Example
Download an example of how to format your one-act play submission to the 2008 VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award program.
Disability in Literature and Film
Download a list of books, plays, and films that feature a character with a disability or focus on the theme of disability. Students and teachers may access this resource to research the topic of disability or to spark classroom discussion.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these awards or would like to be mailed a copy of these materials, including the Resource Guide for Teachers, please e-mail info@vsarts.org or call 1-800-933-8721.
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