This Fall - the|griot|project is seeking eight (8) short, original plays to be considered for as part of our annual Nu Artist Showcase.

““If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.””

— Toni Morison

In honor of our departed sister, writer, Ms. Toni Morrison, this year's theme is “FREE”.

“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.”

— Toni Morison

“The function of freedom is to free someone else.”

-Toni morrison

The competition is open to all playwrights who wish to submit a play. Eight plays will be selected and performed from among all the submissions. Plays selected will also qualify for cash prizes*.

*More details to follow.

Guidelines

All submitted pieces must be ORIGINAL WORKS, and may not have been submitted to any other contests, festivals, showcases ets. No works that are currently under license or agreement to any other third-party or franchise will be considered.
If their work is selected authors will be required to sign a waiver verifying that their work is original and wholly owned by them.
All submitted works must be inspired by the works of, or quotes by, Ms. Toni Morrison and centered around the theme “FREE”
submissions should include a brief cover letter (not more than 500 words) explaining how their submission is inspired by a Toni Morrison work/quote
All plays must be 8-10 minutes in length.
Plays should feature no more than 4 speaking characters.

Deadline for Submissions

all entries must be received by no later than SUNDAY OCTOBER 6th, 2019. In fairness to all, submissions received after the 6th of October will not be considered unless the overall deadline is extended.

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