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Toronto: The Toronto Fringe’s 24 Hour Playwriting Contest will be held February 9
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
CAN YOU WRITE A PLAY IN 24 HOURS? SIGN UP FOR THE TORONTO FRINGE'S WILDLY POPULAR CONTEST AND SEE IF YOU CAN BEAT THE CLOCK!
This contest is for anyone who has wanted to write a play but just needed a little encouragement and motivation! It challenges new and experienced writers to create a script in 24 hours while incorporating four secret elements that will be announced shortly before the contest begins.
CONTEST INFORMATION
The writing period starts at 9:00 AM EST on Saturday, February 8 and finishes at 5:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
The morning of the contest, participants will receive all instructions including the four elements to include in their script. The contest will take place completely virtually. To encourage rest and breaks, you get 8 bonus hours.
Contest times are Eastern Standard Time. If you are joining us from a different time zone, please account for the time difference in your planning!
The winner will be awarded a cash bursary of $500 and either the opportunity to meet with a dramaturg or director, or the chance to have a reading of their play during the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival (July 2-13, 2025).
You must select your preferred prize when you submit your play by 5:00 PM EST on February 9. The first and second runner up of this contest will both be awarded a $250 bursary.
To register and for more information visit fringetoronto.com.