2023 Syllabus - Youth Contest
Please make sure to read all of the submission requirements and rules
Youth - Script for Stage and Screen
Short script written for stage or screen. One scene, max running time 10 mins.
Script should include brief character summary and necessary stage instructions. Must not have been previously performed.
| Class:Y3S - Youth Script (age 14-17 years) | Fee:Registration Closed |
Youth - Short Stories
Single Author Short Stories
| Class:JS - Junior Short Story (Ages 8 - 10) Max 500 words | Fee:Registration Closed | |
| Class:IS - Intermediate Short Story (Ages 11 - 13) Max 750 words | Fee:Registration Closed | |
| Class:YS - Youth Short Story (Ages 14 - 18) Max 1500 words | Fee:Registration Closed |
Youth - Challenge Class
Entries must include a theme or phrase chosen by the Creative Works committee.
Choose one of the following challenges:
Write a story on the following theme: You're walking down the street when you spot a familiar figure. It's another you. They've come from an alternate reality sent to warn you about something. The theme should be an integral part of the plot, not merely incidental.
OR
Write a short story including these six words: gasoline, mascara, spatula, spider, retreat, scatter.
Challenge words can be in any order throughout the story, and should be in bold font.
| Class:YSC - Youth Short Story Challenge (Ages 14 -18) Max 1500 words | Fee:Registration Closed |
Youth - Poetry
Poetry
| Class:IP - Intermediate Poetry (Age 11 - 13) Max 30 lines | Fee:Registration Closed | |
| Class:YP - Youth Poetry (Ages 14 - 18) Max 60 lines | Fee:Registration Closed |