Writes of Spring

2010-2011

The 8th Annual

Writes of Spring

Sponsored by:

Program & Theme:

Writes of Spring is a unique writing contest designed to support literacy and promote creative expression in young people. It is a collaborative effort among the Orlando Repertory Theatre, the graduate students in the UCF Theatre for Young Audiences MFA Program, and the young people from the metro Orlando community.

Process:

In a one-page short story, essay or poem, writers address a specific topic.This year's topic is:

"I step out/in the door and..."

Written submissions are reviewed by a panel of UCF graduate students and developed into a play script. The resulting production is then presented in the spring as a one act play at Orlando Repertory Theatre for viewing by the young participants, teachers, families, and the community.

Then & Now:

In the inaugural year of this program, about 20 entries were received and one play was developed and performed as a staged reading. In its 7th year, 572 entries were received!

With the increased entries, the celebration has expanded from one night, into a two-night event celebrating writing and creativity.

In the contest's first year, a single winner was rewarded. Due to the large number of entries received each year, 120 top entries will be recognized in four different age groups.

Submission Instructions:

All entries must include:

Name of the student/Age & Grade of student/Name of Parent(s) or Guardians

Parent or Guardian Home & Email Address/Parent or Guardian Phone Number

Name & Email of Teacher (if applicable)

Entries submitted electronically to:	Entries mailed to:
writesofspring@orlandorep.com in the body of the email; or as a Microsoft Word attachment; or as a PDF attachment	Orlando Repertory Theatre 1001 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803

Submission Deadline: Friday, October 29, 2010

For additional information on the 2010-2011 Writes of Spring program, please contact the Writes of Spring Project Director at writesofspring@orlandorep.com or The REP's Youth Academy at education@orlandorep.com or 407/896-7365 ext. 219.

Orlando Repertory Theatre

Youth Academy

Then & Now:

In the inaugural year of this program, about 20 entries were received and one play was developed and performed as a staged reading. In its 7th year, 572 entries were received!

In the contest's first year, a single winner was rewarded. Due to the large number of entries received each year, 120 top entries will be recognized in four different age groups.

All entries must include:

Name of the student/Age & Grade of student/Name of Parent(s) or Guardians

Parent or Guardian Home & Email Address/Parent or Guardian Phone Number

Name & Email of Teacher (if applicable)

For additional information on the 2010-2011 Writes of Spring program, please contact the Writes of Spring Project Director at writesofspring@orlandorep.com or The REP's Youth Academy at education@orlandorep.com or 407/896-7365 ext. 219.