This annual award was established to honor past member and playwright, Bob Pickering, and to provide a vehicle for playwrights to see their works produced. Over 30 plays have been produced over since 1984. $200 is awarded for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place.
Deadline:
Manuscripts must be received by December 31 2017
Manuscripts must be received by December 31 2017
Types of plays accepted
Full length, unproduced plays and musicals. Children’s plays accepted.
Full length, unproduced plays and musicals. Children’s plays accepted.
Unable to return without a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Selection Process:
Chairman and committee members read and review each entry and select ten finalists from which the first, second and third place winners are chosen.
Chairman and committee members read and review each entry and select ten finalists from which the first, second and third place winners are chosen.
Production:
Branch County Community Theatre reserves the right and agrees to produce the first place winner in this yearly competition. First place winners are required to sign a production contract.
Production House:
BCCT productions are staged in the historic Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan. Built in 1882, Tibbits is a completely restored 500-seat proscenium theater.
Send submissions to:
Branch County Community Theatre
14 S. Hanchett St.
Coldwater, MI 49036
Branch County Community Theatre reserves the right and agrees to produce the first place winner in this yearly competition. First place winners are required to sign a production contract.
Production House:
BCCT productions are staged in the historic Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan. Built in 1882, Tibbits is a completely restored 500-seat proscenium theater.
Send submissions to:
Branch County Community Theatre
14 S. Hanchett St.
Coldwater, MI 49036