American Association of Community Theatre This site offers a listing of contests for scripts and plays within the American field of theatre. Website: https://www.aact.org/play-contests Gaslight-Baker Theatre One-Act Play Contest Closing date: 15th July 2020. Prizes: The three winning entries will receive a staged reading under the direction of and with acting provided by Gaslight Baker Theatre talent. Looking for: One-act plays that are 10-30 minutes long and be complete works in themselves; no excerpts from larger works. Entry fee: $20. Other info: The competition is not limited by genre (comedy, drama, thriller, etc.) but we cannot consider musicals or puppet shows. Website: https://aact.org/contests-and-other- opportunities/23553 Dr. R. J. Rodriguez Emerging Playwrights’ Contest Closing date: 15th August 2020. Prizes: The winner will receive a Zoom workshop production, and $100 will be donated to the Nazareth Housing Food Pantry in their name. Looking for: A 30 minute play (or less), with a cast of 4 (or fewer); A play that may be performed via internet, phone, or live. Entry fee: A donation to PCTC’s goal of bringing food supplies to our community partner Nazareth Housing. Website: www.playhousecreatures.org The QueryLetter.com Writing Contest Can you write a blurb for a hypothetical book? Closing date: Please apply by noon (US Eastern time) on 15th September 2020. Prizes: $500 to the best blurb. Looking for: 100 words or fewer. Entry fee: None stated. Other info: You may submit multiple entries provided each entry is a completely unique blurb. Website: https://www.queryletter.com/contest Sohaya Visions and Mukul and Ghetto Tigers - RAFTA Scriptwriting Competition Closing date: 1st November, 2020. Prizes: The winner will be awarded £1,000 to develop the work to performance stage. 2 runner-up scripts will be selected for a reading with professional actors in London. Looking for: The script should be an original piece and come with a short covering letter on yourself, why you wrote the script, and why it is suitable for RAFTA. Submissions must be by those aged over 18, and a minimum length of 25 pages. Entry fee: None stated. Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/rafta -scriptwriting