Columbus State University Theatre
The Third International Playwriting Competition
offering the
Larry Corse Prize for Playwriting
The Larry Corse Prize for Playwriting was established in 2003 by Larry Corse, Professor Emeritus of Theatre and English at Clayton State University, to encourage the development and production of new works for the stage. The 2004 competition was won by Robert Karmon for his play “Caliban and Miranda.” In 2005, the competition moved to its new host, Columbus State University Theatre, Columbus, Georgia. The 2005 competition received 325 plays from 12 countries and was won by William Missouri Downs for his comedy “Seagulls in a Cherry Tree.”The Third International Playwriting Competition
offering the
Larry Corse Prize for Playwriting
The Prize: $1,000 and a production by Columbus State University Theatre.
Eligibility: The competition is open to all.
The Play:
1. A play submitted to the competition should be finished, original, in English, and must not have been previously published or performed (excluding workshop readings).
2. The play may be either full-length, one-act, or a series of related one-acts, and should have a running time of between 45 and 120 minutes.
3. The number of actors needed for the play should be between 5 and 10.
4. A play previously submitted to this competition may not be re-submitted without substantial revision.
Columbus State University Theatre will have first production rights for the winning play. The playwright will retain all other rights, including copyright, publication and performance rights. If for some reason, Columbus State University Theatre is not able to produce the winning play within two years of the announcement of the winner, first production rights revert to the playwright. If, in the opinion of the jury, no play worthy of the prize is submitted, Columbus State University Theatre reserves the right to withhold the prize.
Submitting a Play:
1. Because the play will be submitted to the juries anonymously, the author’s name should not appear on any page of the play.
2. Plays should be submitted with a cover page containing the following information:
a. Author’s name
b. Author’s address
c. Title of play
c. Author’s phone number and e-mail address
d. A signed statement that the play has not been previously produced or published.
Following the cover page, please include a brief synopsis of the play.
3. Deadline for Submission: Plays must be received by the Columbus International Playwriting Competition on or before November 7, 2005.
4. Address for Submissions:
Columbus State University Theatre
International Playwriting Competition
#324
931 Monroe Drive NE, Suite A102
Atlanta, Georgia USA 30308
Plays cannot be submitted by e-mail. Copies of the plays submitted will not be returned. Please do not send one and only originals. The plays will initially be read by theater professionals. Eight to ten finalists will then be submitted to the Theatre Faculty of Columbus State University for final judging. The selection process should be complete by February, 2006.
For additional information, contact Steve Graver, Department of Theatre, Columbus State University at [email protected] or by writing to the above mailing address.
