Cast Features Rising Young TV & Film Stars Kenton Duty, Daniel Flaherty, Katherine McNamara; Original Soundtrack Songs Also Performed by Key Cast Members
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month (October) and its ongoing commitment to bullying prevention through Stop Bullying: Speak Up, Cartoon Network will present the world television premiere of CONTEST, a new, feature-length live-action movie drama, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. (ET/PT). Featuring a cast of rising young actors from popular television series and movies, CONTEST (rated TV-PG-LV) explores themes of trust, forgiveness, loyalty and redemption presented in a story about a bully who learns to appreciate and understand others not like himself, and a victim who accepts that true friendship can result from unlikely circumstances. The television premiere event will be followed immediately with a live online Q&A at StopBullyingSpeakUp.com with author and family expert Rosalind Wiseman (Masterminds & Wingmen, Queen Bees & Wannabes) to discuss issues presented within the film, and recommendations on how kids, parents and educators can most effectively address bullying in their own schools & neighborhoods.
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month (October) and its ongoing commitment to bullying prevention through Stop Bullying: Speak Up, Cartoon Network will present the world television premiere of CONTEST, a new, feature-length live-action movie drama, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. (ET/PT). Featuring a cast of rising young actors from popular television series and movies, CONTEST (rated TV-PG-LV) explores themes of trust, forgiveness, loyalty and redemption presented in a story about a bully who learns to appreciate and understand others not like himself, and a victim who accepts that true friendship can result from unlikely circumstances. The television premiere event will be followed immediately with a live online Q&A at StopBullyingSpeakUp.com with author and family expert Rosalind Wiseman (Masterminds & Wingmen, Queen Bees & Wannabes) to discuss issues presented within the film, and recommendations on how kids, parents and educators can most effectively address bullying in their own schools & neighborhoods.
Winning Writers Announces that Jacie Ragan Has Won the Tenth Annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Poetry Contest and $3,000
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2013
Winning Writers and Tom Howard Books are pleased to announce the results from the tenth annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Poetry Contest. Jacie Ragan of Hannibal, Missouri won first prize and $3,000 for her poem 'In the Shadow of the Condor'. Hundreds of entries were received from around the world....
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2013
Winning Writers and Tom Howard Books are pleased to announce the results from the tenth annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Poetry Contest. Jacie Ragan of Hannibal, Missouri won first prize and $3,000 for her poem 'In the Shadow of the Condor'. Hundreds of entries were received from around the world....
SPA Accepting Entries for 15th Annual Student Visual Art Contest
by Kelsey Denette - January 29, 2013
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA), bringing the world's best to Houston, is seeking entries for its 15th Annual Student Visual Art Contest, sponsored by Wells Fargo. This Visual Art Contest offers all kindergarten through 12th grade students in the greater Houston area and beyond a chance to sho...
by Kelsey Denette - January 29, 2013
Society for the Performing Arts (SPA), bringing the world's best to Houston, is seeking entries for its 15th Annual Student Visual Art Contest, sponsored by Wells Fargo. This Visual Art Contest offers all kindergarten through 12th grade students in the greater Houston area and beyond a chance to sho...
Charles Zoll Wins National Rapido! Composition Contest; New Work Set for May 2014 Premiere with ASO
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
The winner of the third Rapido! Composition Contest has been announced: 21-year-old Charles Zoll, a senior at the University of Arizona, has been awarded first prize in the national contest, which includes a $7,500 commission for an original full orchestral work to be premiered by the Atlanta Sympho...
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2013
The winner of the third Rapido! Composition Contest has been announced: 21-year-old Charles Zoll, a senior at the University of Arizona, has been awarded first prize in the national contest, which includes a $7,500 commission for an original full orchestral work to be premiered by the Atlanta Sympho...
Daniel Reneau Wins L. Ron Hubbard's Int'l Illustrators of the Future Contest
by Tyler Peterson - January 21, 2013
Daniel Reneau of Denver, Colorado will be honored at the 29th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement awards being held on Sunday, 14 April 2013 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will celebrate the twenty-four annual winners in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Futur...
by Tyler Peterson - January 21, 2013
Daniel Reneau of Denver, Colorado will be honored at the 29th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement awards being held on Sunday, 14 April 2013 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will celebrate the twenty-four annual winners in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Futur...
Toronto Star and Toronto Public Library Host 2013 Short Story Contest
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2013
So you think you want to be a writer? Well, here's your chance to see if you have what it takes to become a published author....
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2013
So you think you want to be a writer? Well, here's your chance to see if you have what it takes to become a published author....
Old Library Theatre Invites Submissions for a New Logo
by Kelsey Denette - November 16, 2012
Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, Old Library Theatre, invites submissions for its new logo design....
by Kelsey Denette - November 16, 2012
Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, Old Library Theatre, invites submissions for its new logo design....
2nd Annual 'Pups on the Runway Halloween Costume Ball' Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2012
The 2nd Annual "Pups on the Runway - Halloween Costume Ball" to benefit Stray From the Heart will be presented in New York City today, October 27, 2012 at 8pm at The D Pet Hotel....
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2012
The 2nd Annual "Pups on the Runway - Halloween Costume Ball" to benefit Stray From the Heart will be presented in New York City today, October 27, 2012 at 8pm at The D Pet Hotel....
CRT Hosts Halloween Trivia Night and Costume Contest Tonight, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2012
Who sat in the pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin? Which actor played the Frankenstein monster in Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein"? Who haunted Ichabod Crane? Do you know your ghosts and ghouls? Then mark your calendars for Cortland Repertory Theatre's Halloween themed Trivia Night and Cost...
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2012
Who sat in the pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin? Which actor played the Frankenstein monster in Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein"? Who haunted Ichabod Crane? Do you know your ghosts and ghouls? Then mark your calendars for Cortland Repertory Theatre's Halloween themed Trivia Night and Cost...
CRT Hosts Halloween Trivia Night and Costume Contest, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2012
Who sat in the pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin? Which actor played the Frankenstein monster in Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein"? Who haunted Ichabod Crane? Do you know your ghosts and ghouls? Then mark your calendars for Cortland Repertory Theatre's Halloween themed Trivia Night and Cost...
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2012
Who sat in the pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin? Which actor played the Frankenstein monster in Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein"? Who haunted Ichabod Crane? Do you know your ghosts and ghouls? Then mark your calendars for Cortland Repertory Theatre's Halloween themed Trivia Night and Cost...
Africa Rural Connect Holds 'Second Chance Ideas Contest' thru Nov 30
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2012
Africa Rural Connect, an online program of the National Peace Corps Association that brings together people from around the world to help solve rural Africa's greatest challenges, recently announced a new contest designed to give a "second chance" to past submissions. The Second Chance Ideas Contest...
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2012
Africa Rural Connect, an online program of the National Peace Corps Association that brings together people from around the world to help solve rural Africa's greatest challenges, recently announced a new contest designed to give a "second chance" to past submissions. The Second Chance Ideas Contest...
Kids THIRTEEN Launches 50th Anniversary Kids Poster Contest
by Claire Hannum - October 03, 2012
New York's THIRTEEN, the flagship station of PBS, is engaged in a year-long celebration to commemorate its 50th anniversary. To help celebrate, Kids THIRTEEN is inviting children grades K - 8 in the tri-state area, to create a poster inspired by their favorite THIRTEEN kids programming to wish THIRT...
by Claire Hannum - October 03, 2012
New York's THIRTEEN, the flagship station of PBS, is engaged in a year-long celebration to commemorate its 50th anniversary. To help celebrate, Kids THIRTEEN is inviting children grades K - 8 in the tri-state area, to create a poster inspired by their favorite THIRTEEN kids programming to wish THIRT...
FOX Announces RAISING HOPE Fan Clean Sweep Contest
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012
Starting today, fans can enter the RAISING HOPE CLEAN SWEEP contest to win a home visit (and housecleaning!) from Plimpton and Dillahunt at www.fox.com/cleansweep....
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012
Starting today, fans can enter the RAISING HOPE CLEAN SWEEP contest to win a home visit (and housecleaning!) from Plimpton and Dillahunt at www.fox.com/cleansweep....
Pride Films and Plays Now Accepting Great Gay Play and Musical Contest Entries Through 10/22
by Kelsey Denette - September 10, 2012
Pride Films and Plays is accepting entries into the Great Gay Play and Musical Contest now through October 22, 2012. Each of the five finalists will receive $400, and their scripts will be performed as 'enhanced staged readings' during Gay Play Weekend at Center on Halsted, Chicago, in spring 2013....
by Kelsey Denette - September 10, 2012
Pride Films and Plays is accepting entries into the Great Gay Play and Musical Contest now through October 22, 2012. Each of the five finalists will receive $400, and their scripts will be performed as 'enhanced staged readings' during Gay Play Weekend at Center on Halsted, Chicago, in spring 2013....
Bobby Sweet and Adam Michael Rothberg Play MA's Spectrum Playhouse Tonight, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2012
Bobby Sweet and Adam Michael Rothberg will play together in concert tonight, Saturday, August 11th at 7:30pm at The Spectrum Playhouse. Free with suggested donation of $10....
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2012
Bobby Sweet and Adam Michael Rothberg will play together in concert tonight, Saturday, August 11th at 7:30pm at The Spectrum Playhouse. Free with suggested donation of $10....
Bobby Sweet and Adam Michael Rothberg Play MA's Spectrum Playhouse, 8/11
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2012
Bobby Sweet and Adam Michael Rothberg will play together in concert on Saturday, August 11th at 7:30pm at The Spectrum Playhouse. Free with suggested donation of $10....
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2012
Bobby Sweet and Adam Michael Rothberg will play together in concert on Saturday, August 11th at 7:30pm at The Spectrum Playhouse. Free with suggested donation of $10....
Next 50 Announces Innovation Video Contest
by Kelsey Denette - July 13, 2012
What ideas do you have about the technological possibilities that will shape our future? Are you ready to reveal your innovation vision for the Next 50 years? The Next 50 invites you to submit an inspirational short video, maximum length of two minutes, on innovation in the next 50 years. Prizes wil...
by Kelsey Denette - July 13, 2012
What ideas do you have about the technological possibilities that will shape our future? Are you ready to reveal your innovation vision for the Next 50 years? The Next 50 invites you to submit an inspirational short video, maximum length of two minutes, on innovation in the next 50 years. Prizes wil...
RLTP Now Accepting Submissions for Buffalo Young Writers Contest
by Kelsey Denette - July 12, 2012
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) today announced it is accepting submissions for its fourth annual Buffalo Young Writers (BYW) contest; RLTP also indicated that, this year, it will be extending a call-for-work to students between the ages of 15 and 23 currently enrolled in Western New York (WNY...
by Kelsey Denette - July 12, 2012
Road Less Traveled Productions (RLTP) today announced it is accepting submissions for its fourth annual Buffalo Young Writers (BYW) contest; RLTP also indicated that, this year, it will be extending a call-for-work to students between the ages of 15 and 23 currently enrolled in Western New York (WNY...
Beth Henley's MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST Next Up at Lakewood Theatre Company
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 03, 2012
Directed by John Carpenter, board president of Lakewood Theatre, in addition to Lauren Moore the cast includes Heather Alexander as odd seamstress Popeye Jackson, Jill Braddock-Watson as former Miss Firecracker Elain Rutledge, Michael Welch as the troubled and charming Delmount Williams, Daniel DeVa...
by Jeffrey Ellis - July 03, 2012
Directed by John Carpenter, board president of Lakewood Theatre, in addition to Lauren Moore the cast includes Heather Alexander as odd seamstress Popeye Jackson, Jill Braddock-Watson as former Miss Firecracker Elain Rutledge, Michael Welch as the troubled and charming Delmount Williams, Daniel DeVa...
WICKED and BullyBust Announce Winning Schools for the 2012 'For Good' Video Contest
by Kelsey Denette - June 19, 2012
The National School Climate Center's (NSCC) BullyBust Campaign and the Blockbuster Broadway musical WICKED today announced the winners of the 2012 "For Good" Video Contest: Grand Prize winning school Our Lady Queen of Heaven (Lake Charles, LA), and two finalist schools: Jericho Middle School (Jerich...
by Kelsey Denette - June 19, 2012
The National School Climate Center's (NSCC) BullyBust Campaign and the Blockbuster Broadway musical WICKED today announced the winners of the 2012 "For Good" Video Contest: Grand Prize winning school Our Lady Queen of Heaven (Lake Charles, LA), and two finalist schools: Jericho Middle School (Jerich...
Shaw Festival Announces RAGTIME Pianist Search Winner
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2012
The Shaw Festival is proud to announce the winner of its highly successful online contest, Get Ready to Rag! Twenty-four year old pianist Lee Cohen was selected for his energetic and skilful rendition of 'Magnetic Rag'. Contest judge Paul Sportelli said of Cohen's performance, "Lee is a terrific pia...
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2012
The Shaw Festival is proud to announce the winner of its highly successful online contest, Get Ready to Rag! Twenty-four year old pianist Lee Cohen was selected for his energetic and skilful rendition of 'Magnetic Rag'. Contest judge Paul Sportelli said of Cohen's performance, "Lee is a terrific pia...
Louis Armstrong House Museum Part of Partners in Preservation Contest, 5/21
by Max Schwager - May 08, 2012
As part of the Partners in Preservation grant contest that has taken over New York City, Louis Armstrong House Museum had almost 1,000 people attend its Garden Party this past weekend on May 5 & 6. LAHM also hosted a student photo that included a 5' 6' Louis Armstrong cutout of the Jazz legend in th...
by Max Schwager - May 08, 2012
As part of the Partners in Preservation grant contest that has taken over New York City, Louis Armstrong House Museum had almost 1,000 people attend its Garden Party this past weekend on May 5 & 6. LAHM also hosted a student photo that included a 5' 6' Louis Armstrong cutout of the Jazz legend in th...
ESPN's Live Master's Coverage Returns for Fifth Year Beg. 4/5
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2012
ESPN and ESPN HD will air 4.5 hours of live first and second round action on Thursday, April 5, and Friday, April 6, from 3-7:30 p.m. ET ....
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2012
ESPN and ESPN HD will air 4.5 hours of live first and second round action on Thursday, April 5, and Friday, April 6, from 3-7:30 p.m. ET ....
BEND & SNAP Contest Ends Feb. 17th at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2012
Time is running out enter the "Bend & Snap" contest at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The contest ends on February 17th....
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2012
Time is running out enter the "Bend & Snap" contest at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The contest ends on February 17th....
BEND & SNAP Contest Ends Feb. 17th at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
by Max Schwager - February 06, 2012
Time is running out enter the "Bend & Snap" contest at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The contest ends on February 17th....
by Max Schwager - February 06, 2012
Time is running out enter the "Bend & Snap" contest at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The contest ends on February 17th....
Great Lakes Theater Announces Songwriting Contest
by Kelsey Denette - January 17, 2012
Great Lakes Theater, in partnership with WCPN 90.3 FM ideastream, invites students to submit new, original music inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet for its 2012 songwriting contest. The contest is open to soloists or bands. All middle and high school students that reside in Ohio are ...
by Kelsey Denette - January 17, 2012
Great Lakes Theater, in partnership with WCPN 90.3 FM ideastream, invites students to submit new, original music inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet for its 2012 songwriting contest. The contest is open to soloists or bands. All middle and high school students that reside in Ohio are ...
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