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VSA Discovery Program
Young writers with disabilities (generally, ages 14-19) enrolled in high school are invited to submit a 'ten-minute script'. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration of two students that includes at least one student with a disability. A panel of theater professionals selects winners.
Writers are encouraged to craft short (10 minute) works from their own experiences and observations through the creation of fictional characters and settings, writing realistically, metaphorically or abstractly about any topic, including the disability experience.
Grade Level/Age
ages 14-19
Deadline
Organization
The Kennedy Center
Category
Creativity
Award information
$1,000
Eligibility Requirements
- The competition is open to U.S. and international applicants. However, all pieces must be submitted in English or ASL; pieces submitted in other languages will not be accepted.
- Can be either an individual or co-author. Co-authorships of up to two students are accepted, but both authors must fulfill eligibility requirements and at least one must be a student with a disability. Co-authors do not have to be in the same grade level. The application must include information for both authors. Co-authors will share the financial prize equally (i.e. each author receives $500 USD).
- Entrants must be a student with a disability or a co-authorship that includes a student with a disability.
- Authors must be students enrolled in senior high school (generally, ages 14-19) on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in order to apply.
- Previous applicants are eligible to reapply in subsequent years until they win or age out of the competition. Any applicant may win only once.