One-Act Play Contest 2027 — Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival ($1,500 + Staged Reading)
Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival
Annual one-act play contest of the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival; the winner gets a professional staged reading at the Festival.
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Grand prize $1,500, a professional staged reading at the Festival in New Orleans, a VIP All-Access Festival pass ($600 value), publication in Bayou Magazine and an interview feature. Top finalists receive a LitPass ($100 value). Judge: Justin Maxwell.
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For emerging or previously unpublished playwrights (books in other genres are fine). Plays not previously published, professionally produced or performed, not under option or commission; workshop or program readings are acceptable. Up to one hour (one act, approx. 60 pages), in English, anonymous script with cast list. Students and faculty of the University of New Orleans Film & Theatre Arts Graduate Program and Creative Writing Workshop are ineligible. Unlimited entries.
Dates & details
- Programme dates
- Next Festival: 17–21 March 2027, New Orleans
- Costs to the artist
- Entry fee only; submission online