Sponsors, act now for a memorable performance from the Drama Association of WalesThe Drama Association of Wales' services include the encouragement and support of new writing for the theatre in both English and Welsh.
As an integral part of its new writing programme the organisation runs an annual playwriting competition, the prizes for which include consideration for publication and cash prizes.
Previous winners have been published and performed in theatres throughout the UK and in many countries overseas. The association distributes information and entry forms to Regional Arts Boards and libraries in Wales and the rest of the UK, as well as to individuals across the United Kingdom, Europe and worldwide.
Expense
They welcome entries in both English and Welsh and last year the competition attracted 187 entries, including scripts from many of the countries in mainland Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States of America.
Unfortunately, because they have very limited funding for this venture it is difficult to meet the expense of marketing the competition sufficiently, not to mention the cash prizes and indeed the publication of winning entries.
The association would like to offer attractive cash prizes as an incentive. To encourage new writing talent, they would also like to produce, or at least have a reading of, the winning plays of each category.
There are three categories in the competition: Youth (for a cast between 16 and 25 years old), Open and Welsh Language. They do not expect 'money for nothing'; so in return for total financial support they propose the package set out in full below.
Proposed sponsorship package
• Invite the sponsor of this year's competition to present the awards at the Wales One Act Festival Final at Theatr Clwyd, Mold in June 2011. (Future competition results will be announced at different venues throughout Wales as the Wales One Act Festival is hosted by different Area Organisations).
•2011 Competition to recognise the sponsorship.
• The sponsor's logo to be incorporated into all competition marketing.
• Any publication of prize winning plays by DAW to bear the sponsor's logo.
• Advertising space in DAW's membership magazine for one year/four editions (each edition of the magazine is mailed to 700 contacts, half of whom are group members, so total readership is immeasurable).
Further funding possibilities for future years could include:
• Performances of a selection of the winning entries under the banner of the sponsor's name and logo. Closing date for competition 31st January.
Contact: Teresa Hennessy, PR & Member Services Officer
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