New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest

In an effort to bring forth works that explore the depths of the human spirit, Sandra founded the New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest in 2003.

For Complete Contest Information including:
    Submission Guidelines
    Application Form
    Sample Script Evaluations
    Prior Contest Winners
    Synopses of Winning Scripts  
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New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest seeks plays 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 in the U.S. and abroad 
4) Empower youth to build healthy inner foundations 
5) Educate for further insight into healthy social/emotional living
6) Shed new light on religious 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
WHAT THE CONTEST DID FOR PLAYWRIGHTS IN ADDITION TO THE PRIZES OFFERED

In addition to prizes offered, New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest was responsible for:
 
  • 12 NYC productions
  • 21 additional readings with Q & A, for a total of 33
  • 3 development workshops 

Also, the contest submitted 3 of the plays to Applause Books and Applause published them.