Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal the March 2024 Prompt for Go Try PlayWrite

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press have announced the March prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite.

Thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor, contest winners in 2024 will receive a $100.00 check as well as a subscription to Bamboo Ridge Press.

March 2024 Prompt

A “shave and haircut” prompt.  Write a ten (10) page maximum scene about an argument resulting from a visit to the barber/hairdresser.  The conflict can be before, during, or after the cut.  The conflict could be between the person getting the haircut and the person performing the cut; two people cutting their hair, or two stylist.

Each month entrants must write a 5-page monologue and/or a 10-page scene based on monthly requirements. Each month a new prompt will be chosen by Kumu Kahua Theatre’s Artistic Director, Harry Wong III. The prompt will be given on or by the 1st of the month and the due date will always be the last day of the month.  All entries must be written in traditional play format; instructions on this format can be found here: https://www.dramatistsguild.com/script-formats courtesy of the Dramatists Guild. 

There will be one winner each month. Scripts will be submitted to the judges anonymously. Each month Judges are selected from among the many talented theatre practitioners in the Hawaii theatre community. 

Submit your March entries HERE.

 

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