Sanguine Theatre Company Seeks Submissions for Project Playwright Competition

Through November 15, Sanguine Theatre Company will accept submissions for its annual Project Playwright Competition. The winner of Project Playwright receives a fully-produced world premiere of their play in New York City as a part of Sanguine's 2017 season.

From the hundreds of annual submissions, Sanguine's literary team determines 3-6 finalists, announced in December. In January, Sanguine Theatre Company will produce a festival evening of staged readings in New York City with excerpts of the finalists' scripts. Each excerpt is assigned a director and team of actors, and the audience votes on the winning script. This grand-prize winner is announced at the end of the festival evening, and his or her play will receive its world premiere in New York City as a part of Sanguine's 2017 season.

Before submitting, each playwright is asked to read the guidelines and agreements, which can be found on Sanguine's website under "Project Playwright." The entry fee for the competition is $5.00, also processed through the website via PayPal. Questions can be directed to Sanguine's literary team at info@sanguinenyc.org.

Previous winners include: Primary by Gracie Gardner (2016), the lighthouse invites the storm by Josh Drimmer (2015), Flamingo by Alex Trow (2014), EXIT 27 by Aleks Merilo (2013), Bees and Lions by Sarah M. Duncan (2012), and Cary's Chain Store Massacre by W.M. Akers (2011). Now in its 7th year, the competition has already showcased 28 finalist playwrights, over 20 emerging directors, and dozens of talented New York City actors through the annual festival evenings.

Sanguine Theatre Company (Producer) is a small but mighty pioneer for rising artists and new works. Since its founding in New York City in 2010, Sanguine's work has given NYC debuts to dozens of actors, designers, and playwrights. Sanguine's mission is to advance the art of American theatre through the spirit of collaboration, making art accessible to everyone. For more information, visit www.sanguinenyc.org.