TESTIMONIALS

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 …

I’M TRULY GRATEFUL TO HAVE COME ACROSS THIS OPPORTUNITYRead More

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 …

YOU CERTAINLY GET THE SENSE THIS IS AN ORGANIZATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITYRead More

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 …

ITC OFFERED A THOUGHTFUL ENCOURAGING, BALANCED EVALUATIONRead More

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 …

THE PROCESS OF THE ITC INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION HAS BEEN A JOY FROM START TO FINISHRead More

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 …

I’M VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITYRead More

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 …

WHAT TRULY IMPRESS ME WAS THE EXCEPTIONAL FEEDBACKRead More

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. …

THE ITC COMPETITION IS ONE OF THE BEST AROUND FOR SEVERAL REASONSRead More

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 …

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From Norman Reynolds – Playwright from Toronto Ontario Canada ********************************************************************************* Given the potential for an NYC-based production, if seemed worth it to pay the entry fee. The promised feedback on the script was detailed and full of praise for what worked. I can definitely use it in marketing the play. The suggestions for improvement were …

THE ENTIRE ENDEAVOR OF OFFERING FEEDBACK AND SHARING RESULTS WAS SURPRISINGLY PROMPT, UNLIE SIMILAR CONTESTSRead More

Sally Parampottil – Playwright from Texas USA ********************************************************************************* I was very happy with the timely feedback I received from judges in this competition. Not only did I get my commentary well before the 3-month period listed on the website, the feedback was organized in an easy-to-understand way. I am more confident in my next steps for …

I AM MORE CONFIDENT IN MY NEXT STEPS FOR REVISION NOW THAT EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS HAVE GIVEN THEIR THOUGHTS ON MY SCRIPTRead More

Alan James MacFadyen – Playwright from Canada ********************************************************************************* In my experience, the ITC goes far beyond other competitions, in that it provides both an expert evaluation of the play and thoughtful recommendations on how to improve it,  This expert evaluation of the play and suggestions for improvement are of inestimable value to the playwright.

THE ITC GOES FAR BEYOND OTHER COMPETITIONSRead More

Kevin Longfield – Playwright from Canada ********************************************************************************* I hesitated to enter this competition because the entry fee seemed high.The feedback I received made my choice well worth the cost. The feedback was both encouraging and very perceptive. Thanks to this feedback I have renewed faith in my playwriting. I will be revising this play with …

THE FEEDBACK WAS BOTH ENCOURAGING AND VERY PERCEPTIVERead More

Daryl Mendelson – Playwright from Valencia, California USA ********************************************************************************* I am very happy to be a participant in this respected international theater festival. As promised, after my submission, my play was thoughtfully reviewed and evaluated . The constructive suggestions offered were insightful for future iterations I might attempt. I thank the ITC for their professionalism …

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Dana Jaffe – Playwright from New York City USA ********************************************************************************* I submitted my play “I’m Ready” to the 2025 Playbill ITC International Theater Competition for Scripts Only and I have been very pleased with the competition. This competition offers playwrights something that other contests do not: a written review and evaluation of the submitted play …

I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE REVIEW OF MY WORKRead More

Kacey Czosnowski – Playwright from New York City USA ********************************************************************************* Thank you so much to ITC for their detailed and informative advice. They really take their time to craft a well thought out review and provide insightful constructive criticism. It helped me to collect my thoughts and hit the nail on the head on what …

THEY REALLY TAKE THEIR TIME TO CRAFT…Read More

Dave Soss – Playwright from the East Bay, California USA ********************************************************************************* After writing my first play, I knew two things: I want to keep writing plays. I have a lot to learn; I need coaching, advice, guidance. I searched months to find someone to provide a valid opinion regarding my first play. The ITC Theater Competition review team’s …

I COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR ANYTHING BETTER…Read More