Senior Thespian Playwriting

WHAT TO PREPARE

For a Playwriting entry, the Thespian must write and submit an original short play. The plays must be the original work of a single Thespian writer. Collaborative works or adaptations are not permitted, nor are plays that include music, lyrics, or dialogue written by anyone other than the submitting writer. Only one (1) play may be submitted per student. All rules listed in the Senior Thespian General Rules apply. Thespian must prepare the following: 

1. A short play (typeset using 12-point font) on any subject with a running/reading time of  30 minutes or less. Authors are encouraged to write authentic stories as examined  through their own unique lens and explore themes to which they deeply relate through  various aspects of their characters. Authors should tell the story they want to tell in their  own individual manner.
   1. The cover page should include the title of the play, the student’s name and  email address, school name, troupe number, and the troupe director’s name and email address. 
   2. On a separate page, a synopsis of the play and character list (including the  name and a brief description of each character that speaks or appears onstage) should be featured. Characters that are spoken about but who do not appear onstage should not be included in the character list. 
2. For Playwriting adjudication, the Thespian does not need to make a presentation – the work should stand alone. Adjudicators will supply feedback on the online adjudication form.