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FutureFest 2008 Submission Guidelines

2009 Guidelines coming soon!

  • Entry MUST be a full-length play ---a minimum of 75 minute running time.  Musicals and children’s play WILL NOT be accepted.

  • The entry must be an original work and cannot have been published or produced where admission was charged prior to July of 2008.  Staged readings and/or workshop production would not be disqualifying factors.

  • Adaptations must be accompanied with written permission from all parties.

  • There is no restriction of subject, style, treatment, etc.

  • More than one entry may be submitted. There is no limit to the number of submissions

  • Playwright must submit one typewritten BINDER BOUND no brads, staples or clips (unbound scripts will be destroyed) copy of the script with a title page containing:

    • title

    • author’s name

    • mailing address

    • phone number

    • e-mail address

  • Character list/descriptions and synopsis must also be included.

  • Playwright must include a resume.

  • Scripts are not returnable.  Dayton Playhouse will properly dispose of all scripts not selected for the Festival.

  • Playwrights will not receive feedback on their scripts from our staff or reading committees. 

  • Entering into the festival, the playwright gives Dayton Playhouse permission to photocopy scripts for reading/production purposes.

  • Six finalists will be notified by May of 2008.  Finalists will also be posted on the Dayton Playhouse website www.daytonplayhouse.org

  • Finalists must attend the festival and participate in all events in order to have script produced.

  • The winning playwright must recognize the Dayton Playhouse if/when the script is published.

  • The winning playwright awards the Dayton Playhouse the option to produce the winning play on its main stage in Dayton, OH at no cost.

  • DO NOT send entries via USPS if you request a signed confirmation. Entries sent via USPS should include a self addressed stamped postcard if delivery confirmation is needed. Dayton Playhouse will only provide signed confirmation via UPS, Federal Express, or Airborne. 

  • Entries accepted beginning July 1, 2007

  • Entries must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2007.

  • Mail entries to

    • Dayton Playhouse, Inc.
      Attn: FutureFest 2008
      Amy E. Brown, Executive & Artistic Director
      1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue
      Dayton, OH  45414

Last modified Fri, Aug 15, 2008