2015 Frostburg Playwriting Competition Now Accepting Entries

The Frostburg State University Center for Creative Writing announces its sixth annual One-Act Playwriting Competition to showcase new works.

Writers are encouraged to submit their one-act plays (with a running time of 40 minutes or less) to the center by Tuesday, April 14. Entries will be judged on plot, character development, dialogue and overall quality.

The first prize winner will receive $750 and production of his or her play at the Frostburg One-Act Playwriting Festival to be held on the FSU campus in September. Second and third prize winners will receive $250 and $100, respectively, and staged readings of their works.

For complete submission guidelines, visit the Center for Creative Writing's Web site at www.frostburg.edu/cwcenter/contests-opportunities/one-act-play-competition/

Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Frostburg State University is one of the 12 institutions and two regional higher education centers within the University System of Maryland. FSU is a comprehensive, residential regional university and serves as an educational and cultural center for Western Maryland. For more information, visit www.frostburg.edu or facebook.com/frostburgstateuniversity.

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