New Works of Merit 2008 contest

New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is accepting scripts through June 30, 2008 for new works that:
1) Enhance self-realization
2) Support peace and social justice
3) Foster new understanding of minority issues that focus on racial, ethnic and gender discrimination both in the United States and abroad
4) Empower youth to build healthy inner foundations
5) Educate to gain further insight into healthy social/emotional living
6) Shed new light on religious, spiritual, and cultural differences and issues
7) Build respect for cultural expression and identity in a world that is experiencing rapid globalization
8) Explore the widening gap between the values this country was founded on and the values we present to the world today

For Guidelines and Application Form: www.PlaywritingContest.cjb.net

As a direct result of work performed by the staff of the New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest:
2 scripts were published in Best American Short Plays by Applause Books.
4 scripts received an 8 week production in NYC
1 script received a development workshop in NYC
16 scripts received a reading in NYC
1 playwright is a playwright-in-residence in a NYC theatre
*** For detailed information, scroll to the bottom of www.PlaywritingContest.cjb.net and click on the Contest Winners link.

Since January 2002, Sandra Nordgren, the founder of the contest, has been responsible for the offering of over 150 readings, 35 productions, 16 development workshops, and two theater playwriting residencies, all in New York City at no cost to the playwright.

As writers, we have been given a precious gift. Let us use that gift to create powerful, heartfelt new works that not only entertain, but also educate, enlighten and uplift humanity.

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