Chattanooga Theatre Centre has launched a search for original, unpublished scripts to be evaluated for possible production in its Festival of New Plays. to be held March 13-29.
Set for March 13-29, this will be the Theatre Centre’s ninth Festival of New Plays, which is held every two years.
As many as four scripts may be selected for production. The top script will receive a fully realized stage production on CTC’s MainStage, including sets, costumes, lighting and sound, and the playwright will receive a $1,000 cash prize. Three plays will be presented as staged readings in the Circle Theatre, and those playwrights will be awarded cash prizes of $250 each.
Any playwright living in Tennessee or within a 100-mile radius of Chattanooga in surrounding states is eligible. Scripts must be postmarked no later than Nov. 14, or delivered in person to the Theatre Centre, 400 River St., by 5 p.m. on that date. The submission fee is $25 per script.
For submission guidelines, visit the Chattanooga Theatre Centre website, theatrecentre.com, or its Facebook page.