What is it?

            High school students write and submit one-act scripts to a juried competition.

            Four finalists will be chosen to and their work adjudicated by a panel of theatre 

            professionals.

What are the awards?

            The first place winner will receive $500, second place $250, third place $100, and fourth

            place $50.

How can students learn to write scripts?

            The last section of the downloaded packet contains a sample script writing that should be

            used in formatting your script.  Also, the guidance provided by Jon Dorf at his website,

            www.playwriting101.com will be very helpful in learning the essentials on script writing.  In

            addition, Robidoux Resident Theatre will offer a playwriting workshop in November.

What is the schedule of events in the Festival?

            September 2010            Student materials outlining schedule, rules, and

key dates available to schools.

            January 7, 2011           Deadline to submit scripts (postmarked)

            March 2011                   Four finalists scripts chosen by team of Theatre

                                                Professionals and ranking

            August 2011                 Reading of 1st place finalists script

                                               Robidoux Landing Playhouse (during Annual Meeting and

                                               Awards Banquet 

LOCATION OF PUBLIC READING:

Robidoux Landing Playhouse

103 W. Francis

St. Joseph, MO 64501