Vermont Contemporary Playwrights’ Forum
In an effort to support theatre that is not only a “Vermont product” but also vibrant, innovative, and new, MOXIE Productions presents the Vermont Contemporary Playwrights Forum Award each year to an author of an unpublished original play. Chosen from all those submitted in response to a national call for entries, the selected work is given both a public reading and a staged workshop production. Those involved in the process of developing the work include the playwright, a collaboration of Vermont and professional artists, musicians and technicians (as needed), and a mentor program for the training of various theatre craft. If deemed appropriate, a production of the play will enter the state, regional or national theatrical arenas in touring capacities.

The long-term goals of such an effort are:

• To create a forum for the support of viable new American theatre.
• To bring Vermont and professional artists together in collaboration of their talents.
• To provide a training ground for all aspects of theatre craft and production.

New Work Award
The deadline for the 2007 New Work Award is August 15th, 2007

Now accepting submissions for the 2007 VTCPF Award Festival of new, unpublished, unproduced American work. The winner will receive a public dramatic reading in October, 2007, which begins the development process of the play for full production in June of 2008. Special attention is given to Vermont writers, emerging writers, and writers of innovative theatrical venture. Deadline for entry is August 15, 2007. See Guideline and Entry Forms to apply.

The workshop production of the winning play will run next summer at the 2008 Vermont Contemporary Playwrights Forum. If deemed appropriate, it will then enter the state, regional, or national theatrical arenas under the MOXIE Production auspices.