Cindy Keiter Cindy’s first solo work started with a piece called, “Whatever Happened to Cat Stevens?” She has since written and performed 2 more solo works. Her most recent show, “Recreating Keiter” was seen Off Broadway in NYC at the Lion Theatre on Theatre Row. Born in New York, spent her early childhood in Philadelphia, …
THE RICE EATERS – by Yide Cai – FINALIST 2024
Yide Cai From Shenzhen, China, Yide Cai is a MFA in Playwriting candidate at Boston University, and a graduate of Emory University with a BA in Playwriting & German Studies. He is a poet, translator, and an award-winning playwright with plays that have been selected to festivals such as KCACTF, ITC Competition, ScreenCraft, Kanini Fest, …
I’M TRULY GRATEFUL TO HAVE COME ACROSS THIS OPPORTUNITY
Yide Cai – Playwright from Allston, Massachusetts USA ********************************************************************************** Submitting The Rice Eaters to the ITC competition was a rewarding experience, especially after undertaking a major rewrite following a development workshop and a one-act production at a theater festival. I’m truly grateful to have come across this opportunity, as it provided a platform to showcase …
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YOU CERTAINLY GET THE SENSE THIS IS AN ORGANIZATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY
Ryan Kerbow – Playwright from Las Vegas USA ************************************************************************ Submitting a play to International Theater Competition was a wonderful experience. As promised, they provided a timely and thoughtful review of the play from a professional — a valuable service for every aspiring playwright. You certainly get the sense this is an organization of the highest …
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WHEN THE SUN RISES – by Ryan Kerbov – FINALIST 2024
Ryan Kerbow Ryan Kerbow is a California native who now calls Las Vegas home. An attorney by profession, he works at a law firm filled with wonderful people. He began writing one-act plays on his phone’s Notes app several years ago, and recently started pursuing playwriting more seriously. He has completed an anthology of seven …
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ITC OFFERED A THOUGHTFUL ENCOURAGING, BALANCED EVALUATION
Dana Marie Trupa – Playwright from New York USA ********************************************************************************* ITC offered a thoughtful, encouraging, and balanced evaluation of my play! As a finalist, I couldn’t be more grateful for the close read and suggestions for improvement. The application process was smooth and the communication attentive. My creativity is skyrocketing again and I can’t wait …
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PLANET JOEY by Dana Marie Trupa – FINALIST – 2024
DANA MARIE TRUPA (she/her/hers) is a poet, storyteller, and performer with an MFA in Creative Writing from Randolph College. An NYC transplant originally from Pittsburgh, her first play, Planet Joey, explores myths surrounding the working-class and the legacy of trauma. Her poetry has been performed by Emotive Fruition and featured in Playbill. She is professionally trained in …
FINALISTS AND WINNERS – 2024
FINALISTS IN GREEN WINNERS IN RED YOU CAN CLICK ON ANY OF THE NAMES BELOW TO VIEW THE BIOS OF THE PLAYWRIGHTS AND BLURBS OF THE SCRIPT THEY SUBMITTED ITC INTERNATIONAL SCRIPT COMPETITION 2024 WINNER: FULL PRODUCTION PAID BY ITC REPARATIONS – by Marlin Thomas SECOND PLACE: Prize $1,000 YAHWEH THE FLOORWALKER – by David Haddad …
THINGS ARE LOOKING UP – by Daryl Mendelson – FINALIST – 2024
Daryl Mendelson With an undergraduate degree in Biology, a master’s degree in Health Science, past work as a County Health inspector, State Hazardous Waste Inspector, and a Database programmer, it is clear that Daryl is a Gemini! Daryl’s personality is made up of equal portions of humor, empathy and compassion. A natural place to funnel …
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THE PROCESS OF THE ITC INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION HAS BEEN A JOY FROM START TO FINISH
Paul Adreides – Playwright from Las Vegas Nevada USA ********************************************************************************* The process of the ITC International Competition has been a joy from start to finish. Of course, it’s nerve-wracking but that’s part of the fun. The invaluable part is the feedback – hearing what works and what might add depth to characters or story arc …
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THE LAST CONFESSION – by Paul Atreides – FINALIST – 2024
Paul Atreides Paul Atreides is an author, playwright, and theatre critic. After more than 30 years in theatre as a vocation and avocation, he is a former critic and columnist with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He now writes for EatMoreArtVegas.com. His 10-minute drama, Fusion, was picked up as part of Grief Dialogues: The Experience, which …
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START FROM HERE – by Kacey Czosnowski – FINALIST -2024
Kacey Czosnowski Kacey Czosnowski grew up in South Bend, Indiana, wanting to become an actor and work as a performer. She moved to New York in 2009 and graduated from the New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts in 2011. Struggling in the starving artist lifestyle and attempting to find herself, Kacey set out to …
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I’M VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY
Jon Burr – Playwright from Boston Massachusetts USA ********************************************************************************* Thanks to the International Theater Competition for the opportunity to submit my work for consideration! As any aspiring author or composer knows, it’s a very different look for me to tell somebody they should look at my work than it is for them to find out …
PRAY AWAY GETAWAY- by Jon Burr – FINALIST – 2024
Jon Burr Jon Burr arrived onto the New York jazz scene in his early 20’s as an in demand bassist following a standout school career distinguished by All Star status and many awards, including Best Bassist at the Collegiate Jazz Festival and a scholarship from Berklee School of Music. Early on in his career he …
JUDGMENT OF THE EYE – by Simon Bowler – FINALIST- 2024
Simon Bowler After graduating with a degree in Film and TV from the University of Westminster in London, Simon produced at the BBC and BBC World Service Television, then made feature documentaries for Channel 4, The World Bank, and Friends of the Earth. In the United States, he produced the acclaimed mockumentary feature film ‘Man …
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KATE COMFORTS THE BABY – by Lauren Novak – FINALIST 2024
Lauren Novak Lauren Novak is a NYC-based playwright and performer with over 20 years of experience in the Off-Broadway scene. Known for her sharp humor and exploration of contemporary themes, she has participated in the Vineyard Theatre’s writers’ workshop. She focuses on examining complex human relationships and identity through her work. ********************************************* Kate Comforts the …
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I SEE YOU – by Allyson Austin – FINALIST 2024
Allyson Austin Allyson (Ally) Austin is new to publishing but not new to writing; she has been writing poetry for as long as she could put pencil to paper. After self-publishing a small book of poetry, titled 3 Lovers, Ally has been developing multiple other projects for submission, publishing, or production. Most of her work …
WHAT TRULY IMPRESS ME WAS THE EXCEPTIONAL FEEDBACK
Di Shawn Jerome Gandy – Playwright from Edison New Jersey USA ********************************************************************************* I’m thrilled to have participated in the ITC Competition 2024! The submission process was seamless and efficient, allowing me to focus on the excitement of sharing my work. But what truly impressed me was the exceptional feedback I received from the panel of …
AN AMERICAN TREE – by Di Shawn J. Gandy – FINALIST 2024
Di Shawn J. Gandy Di Shawn J. Gandy is a talented playwright, director, actor, and screenwriter passionate about storytelling through theatre, film, and television. His plays have earned recognition, including an NJACT Perry Award nomination, selection to the Black Theatre and Arts Festival in Washington, D.C., and finalist status in the ITC Competition 2024 for …
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A FOX IN THE HENHOUSE – by Kate Katcher – FINALIST – 2024
Kate Katcher Kate Katcher is a playwright, actor, director whose latest short play, Inclination, will be featured in the Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival, where Layover at Reagan National received a rave review at the Summer Festival in August, 2024. Her first novel, 36, will be released by Vine Leaves Press in 2026. Other published …
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THE CIRCLE OF EYES – by Katy Mikelle – THIRD PLACE WINNER – 2024
Katy Mikelle Katy Mikelle is a singer, dancer, actress, contortionist, artist, pianist, and songwriter in Los Angeles, CA. She has performed in over 35 theater productions all over the bay area including theater companies: Theatreworks, and San Jose Repertory. Her favorite roles she’s played are Hellen Keller, Val in “A Chorus Line,” and Audrey in …
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THE ITC COMPETITION IS ONE OF THE BEST AROUND FOR SEVERAL REASONS
David Haddad – Playwright from Guanajuato Mexico ********************************************************************************* The ITC Script competition is one of the best around for several reasons. First is the ease of entry. The rules for some competitions are so cumbersome that entry is nearly impossible. Second, the critique of the plays submitted is first rate, timely, detailed, and very insightful. …
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YAHWEH THE FLOORWALKER – by David Haddad – SECOND PLACE WINNER SCRIPT – 2024
David Haddad David Haddad is a late bloomer who only began writing plays ten years ago. He was finally able to escape the confines of his soul-killing day job in the bowels of the bureaucracy, and pursue something a bit more atisfying.David studied history and literature at Michigan State University. It was there that he …
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LIKE NO OTHER COMPETITION IN THE WORLD
Marlin Thomas – Playwright from New York USA ********************************************************************************* Like No Other Competition in the World The International Theater Competition offers writers what they will find nowhere else. A humane, thoughtful response to submitted works. And the opportunity to see a production of their work in a first-class theater in the heart of New York …