NPT Middle School Play Writing Competition is now accepting submissions!

Below you will find:

Description and dates for submissions and details of the event.

Tools (like script templates) to help you.

Examples of past plays.

Contact information

Tips!

and PERMISSION SLIP TO RETURN WITH YOUR SUBMISSION.

Press Release

The New Paradigm Theatre Company (NPT) in partnership with Wakeman Boys and Girls Club, is seeking short plays from some of the most talented playwrights in Connecticut: Middle School Students!

Five (5) grand prize winners will receive a staged reading of their play, performed and directed by Broadway pros and talented young actors at the Madison Ave Community Clubhouse’s Black Box Theatre in Bridgeport in April 2024. Every entry will receive feedback from a theatre professional.

To participate, students in grades 6-8 will write an original 10-minute play based on this year’s social justice theme: ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS.

Environmental issues are defined as harmful effects to Earth and its natural systems due to the actions of humans. Although climate change can also occur from natural causes, human behavior has led to an increase in greenhouse emissions. We want to hear your thoughts on environmental awareness in the form of a play and how it affects young people now and in the future. Make it personal and creative.

Some great themes in your play:

Reuse, Recycle, Reduce Marine Debris Climate Education

Biodiversity Renewable Energy Environmental Justice

One of the goals of choosing this theme is to raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting the world and empower students to take action and effect change.

The deadline for submissions is February 1st, 2024.

Winners announced at the end of February.