Juniors, it’s your turn to shine!

Deadline: March 31, at 11:59 PM (ET); Up to $500 prize

This contest is only open to 11th graders, so why not take advantage of it?

This contest is only open to 11th graders, so why not take advantage of it?

Eligibility for this annual playwriting contest is limited to students in the eleventh grade in the U.S. (or international equivalent of the eleventh grade). Each year the jury consists of members of the Princeton University Program in Theater faculty.

Applicants may submit only one play – 10 pages maximum/1 page equals 1 minute. Please note that we cannot provide critical feedback on submissions. Due to the volume of entries, only the winners will be notified.

2021-22 Contest Information

Winners of the contest will be announced June 6, 2022. This year’s judge will be announced soon, and the contest is made possible with funding from the Charles John Morris Gwinn and Alfred Hodder Memorial Fund.

For more information, go to https://arts.princeton.edu/about/opportunities/high-school-contests/ten-minute-play-contest/.

Prizes: First Prize – $500, Second Prize – $250, Third Prize – $100