Playwriting Contest '09 Finalists

Back for the third year in a row, the Prague Playwriting Contest brings out the best in Prague´s local writing talent. Conceived and founded by a collaboration between the Prague Playhouse and the Prague Post, the Prague Playwriting Contest has become the biggest event on the English-theater calendar with over 20 artistic participants and over 50 submissions. The winner of the top prize will receive a 20,000 Kc cash award and the top three finalsts will be produced at Divadlo Minor February 21, 25 and March 1 and 4.

“As one of the most established and recognized periodicals catering to the English-speaking community in Prague, we feel a certain sense of social responsibility toward our readers. We wanted to come up with a fun initiative that would get people thinking and talking English. A yearly playwriting competition seemed an ideal way to create a real buzz about town. Judging from the sheer volume of scripts submitted we are confident this platform for expression and exchange will become one of the English events to look forward to.”

“The competition was originally designed to give existing playwrights, budding writers and all those within easy reach of a quill and parchment a platform whereby their works could be read, revised and judged by some of the biggest names in the business and, if lucky enough, have them professionally performed. The Prague Playhouse has been working tirelessly to source judges, producers, directors, crew, theater and rehearsal space, actors, volunteers and more; all involved have given freely of their time, energy and creativity.”