Call for Playwrights (ideal for students!)

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Posted: 1/30/14 at 1:37pm

Slant of Light Productions is currently accepting submissions for its SNAPSHOTS Program Writing Contest. Rough drafts are accepted and encouraged, as well as are submissions from students.
The winning pieces will receive a complete workshop of their piece within Slant of Light Productions, as well as a space in the 2013/2014 Snapshots program with it’s writer credited as playwright.

About the Program:
Snapshots teaches students the value of a high self-worth. High self esteem in teens promotes emotional and physical safety by combatting dangerous personal behaviors and belief systems. We educate students about relevant social issues including eating disorders, domestic violence, bullying, sexuality, and drug abuse, providing snapshots of these epidemics in theatrical form.
Submission Guidelines:
*submissions are accepted from ALL ages, we encourage high school and college age students to submit pieces*
*all submissions must be approximately 45 minutes in length*
*all submissions must clearly explore ONE of the below topics, specifically focusing on elementary, middle, high school, or college age students*
Topics for consideration:
Body Image and Eating Disorders
Sex (including teen pregnancy, STIs, masturbation, birth control and sex for pleasure
Drug Abuse (including steroids)
Youth Violence (non-sexual, including gangs)
Sexual Violence (sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking)
Bullying and Cyber-Bullying
Alcoholism
Mental Health Issues
Submission Instructions:
Please email all script submissions as a WORD attachment to [e-mail]. In the body of the email, please include your name, contact information (email, phone number, address), school and year (if applicable), and age/subject category you are submitting under.
Please contact Stacy at [e-mail] with any questions.

Deadline: February 28



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