Beeta playwriting competition calls for entries

The Beeta Playwriting Competition is an annual competition that recognizes and rewards outstanding playwriting talent in Nigeria. Here are the details of the competition:

Competition Theme: The theme for the 2023 Beeta Playwriting Competition is "Rebirth and Resilience".

Eligibility: The competition is open to Nigerian playwrights, regardless of age or gender. Entrants must be citizens of Nigeria or have a Nigerian parent or grandparent.

Entry Requirements:

  1. The play must be an original work, written by the entrant.
  2. The play must be a full-length play, with a minimum of 30 pages.
  3. The play must be written in English.
  4. The play must be a new work, not previously produced or published.
  5. Entrants must submit a hard copy of the play, along with a cover letter and a synopsis of the play.

Competition Categories:

  1. Best Play: This category is open to all entrants, and the winner will receive a cash prize of N500,000 (approximately $1,300 USD).
  2. Best New Playwright: This category is open to new playwrights who have not had a play produced or published before. The winner will receive a cash prize of N250,000 (approximately $650 USD).

Judging Criteria:

  1. Originality and creativity of the play.
  2. Strength of character development and dialogue.
  3. Effectiveness of plot and structure.
  4. Overall impact and resonance of the play.

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Entrants must submit a hard copy of the play, along with a cover letter and a synopsis of the play.
  2. The play must be typed, double-spaced, and in a standard font (e.g. Arial, Calibri).
  3. The cover letter should include the entrant's name, contact information, and a brief bio.
  4. The synopsis should be no more than 500 words and should provide an overview of the play, including its themes, characters, and plot.
  5. Entrants must submit their plays to the Beeta Playwriting Competition, c/o Beeta Arts Foundation, 12, Ogunlade Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.

Deadline: The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2023.

Prizes:

  1. Best Play: N500,000 (approximately $1,300 USD)
  2. Best New Playwright: N250,000 (approximately $650 USD)

How to Enter:

To enter the Beeta Playwriting Competition, please submit your play, cover letter, and synopsis to the address listed above. You can also email your submission to [email protected].

Contact Information:

For more information about the Beeta Playwriting Competition, please contact:

Beeta Arts Foundation 12, Ogunlade Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria Phone: +234 803 321 1234 Email: [email protected]

I hope this information is helpful! Good luck with your playwriting endeavors.