The Theater Project is proud to announce the winners of the Tenth Annual Young Playwrights Competition-- First Prize goes to Justine DeSilva from Ridgewood; Second Prize goes to Emma Hathaway of Rutherford and Third Prize goes to Angel Shin of River Vale. Dennis Gribben of Brick , Victoria Grayner and Kelly Sheridan both from Dumont will receive Honorable Mentions. The awards ceremony and performance will take place, Saturday, March 10 at 2 PM. The Cranford Community Center, 224 Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ will host the event. Tickets are free and limited seating is available on a first come first serve basis.
The writers of the three winning entries will have their work performed by the professional actors of The Theater Project at the awards ceremony in Cranford. Each will also receive a savings bond. The Honorable Mention writers will receive citations and gift certificates. The Friends of the Cranford Library have donated a prize for the contest.
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The competition was inspired by a generous donation from Linden resident Bill Mesce, Jr. who will speak at the event. Mr. Mesce is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter, whose recent novel The Advocate was published by Bantam Books.
The goal of the Young Playwrights' Competition is to encourage the next generation of theater practitioners and audience by honoring their work and bringing it to life.
