Anchorage Press Theatre for Youth Playwriting Award and Children's Theatre Foundation of America Fellowship
The Anchorage Press Theatre for Youth Playwriting Award for the
best Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival student-written
play or adaptation on a theme appealing to young people from kindergarten
through 12th grades. Special consideration is given to scripts
which emphasize the growth of the central character.
Anchorage Press Award to winning playwright:
$1000 to the playwright and a publication contract may be offered
to the winning playwright by Anchorage Press.
Children's Theatre Foundation of America Fellowship for
the Winning Playwright: The winning playwright receives
a fellowship to attend the Bonderman IUPUI National Youth Theatre
Playwriting Development Workshop and Symposium. The $1,250 Fellowship
covers travel, living expenses, per diem, and related Festival
costs, if any. This important "second step" opportunity
enables the playwright to further refine his/her writing skills
and to observe professionals at work on their craft.
Anchorage Press will be involved in the selection process of
the winning script.
Please refer to the Michael Kanin Playwriting Awards Program
Rules and Procedures.