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Worldwide Plays Festival Competition

Performing Arts
Humanities

Writopia Lab

New York, NYAnnual competitionDeadline passed

The Worldwide Plays Festival Competition is an annual playwriting competition organized by Writopia Lab for students in grades 3–12, challenging participants to write original ten-minute plays inspired by a yearly theme. Submitted plays must feature meaningful character relationships and meet specific staging requirements, with selected works performed live over multiple days at a festival in New York City. It is an exceptional opportunity for young playwrights to see their original work brought to life on stage before a real audience.

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Skills You'll Build

Creative Writing

Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.

Acting

Portraying characters convincingly through voice, movement, and emotion on stage or screen.

Set & Costume Design

Designing the visual world of a production, from costumes to stage sets.

Public Speaking

Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.

Critical Thinking

Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.

Related Careers

Actor

Students perform in staged plays, developing character interpretation and on-stage presence.

Film/Video Producer

Festival includes Zoom readings and filmed performances alongside live stage productions.

Quick Facts

Grade Levels
3rd - 12th
Format
In-Person
Competitiveness
Selective
Best For
Young playwrights and performers

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