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Show State Contest open for Playwrights Utah Playwrights! Prepare your manuscripts now for entry in the 19th annual playwriting competition sponsored by the Utah State Division of Fine Arts. The state contest is designed to encourage development of drama for Utah. From the entries en-tries judges will select eight manuscripts for semi-finalist reading theatre presentation. All play producing organizations in the state are invited to attend the readings to become acquainted with these new scripts in terms of possible production. There is a $600 royalty award for up to the maximum of five playwrights and a production support of $700 to each of five producers. The readers presentation is open to the public as well as all theatre organizations free of charge. Reading dates are set for May 7, 1977 and May 21, 1977. For further information contact the Utah State Institute of Fine Arts, 609 East South Temple Street,' Salt Lake City, Tel. 533-5895. |