Application Form (copy 2 Pages into a document for printing)
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest 2009
Submission Date________ (Post-mark________ Script Intake #: 9M_____-___)
Title___________________________________________________________
Name of Playwright (if more than one, please submit all names)
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Submitter's Address______________________________________________
Phones ______________________________ Email ____________________
Please identify ONE contest criteria that your script matches
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Evaluation SASE enclosed: Yes No SASP enclosed: Yes No (Post Card)
CD / DVD enclosed: Yes No
# of Evaluations Requested _____ (enclose a SASE for the evaluations)
Amount enclosed $______________
A two sentence Log Line __________________________________________
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How did you hear about the contest? _________________________________
Please Sign: My signature confirms the play submitted and noted on this
Application Form was written by me, either solely or as one of several writers,
and I own exclusive or shared copyright.
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Please Print Your Name Please Sign Your Name
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest 2009
Script Submission Checklist
Script Title ___________________________________________________
Playwright’s Name ____________________________________________
Check off the items below and return this list with your Application
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
____ Application
____ Script is securely bound (no clips), preferably not in a spiral or hard cover loose leaf binder.
____ Full Contact Information is on the cover/title page.
____ Brief Synopsis of the play, no longer than half a page, bound into script. **
____ Under the Synopsis, a two sentence Log Line.
____ Brief Character Descriptions, bound into script. **
____ Script pages are numbered.
____ Settings, bound into script. **
____ Set Requirements, bound into script. **
____ If the play has accompanying film sequences, a DVD is included.
____ If the play has unusual accompanying sound, a CD is included.
____ SASP (Self-Addressed Stamped Postcard) included, if you want to receive
notification that your script was received.
Write the name of the play on the postcard along with the contest name.
____ If receiving an Evaluation, a SASE has been included.
____ Enclosed is a CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
____ The script is less than 100 pages (U.S. Stage Format) & under 2 hours.
____ Application is signed
IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE:
Submission materials will NOT be returned.
DO NOT submit the original script; submit a clean copy.
DO NOT include any other materials such as press clippings or a biography.
Scripts longer than 2 hours or 100 pages (Standard U.S. Format) will be disqualified.
**If you do not have a way to fasten a bound Synopsis, Character Description,
Set Requirements and Settings, you may staple them behind the cover page.
and will not be considered in the evaluation process.
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