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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO
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APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE FRINGE'S SEVENTH ANNUAL NEW PLAY
CONTEST!

The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival July 5-16, 2006

On November 16th, 2005, The Toronto Fringe Festival will begin accepting
submissions for its seventh annual New Play Contest. Entry is
first-come, first-served and the deadline to submit a script is December
9th or until 80 applications have been received.  

A jury will determine the winners and they will be announced at the
Fringe Lottery Party in February. First Prize is a spot in the 2006
Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival and $300 cash.  Second place will
receive $250 and third place will receive $100.  

Past winners include: "Bella Donna" by David Copelin (2005), "Stealing
Freedom" by Stephanie Nickerson (2004), "That Boy" by Paul Gibson (2003)
and "Fish/Wife" by Rick Roberts (2002). Each played to sold-out houses
during The Fringe.


-Plays must be a new, original work.
-Plays must not have been previously produced however plays that have
been workshopped are still eligible. 
-The playwright may have received funding to create or workshop the
play. 
-Plays entered must have a performance time of 90 minutes or less. 
-New this year, the contest is open to permanent residents of Canada. 
-One application per playwright allowed.
-The winner must use the Fringe slot to produce the play that was
submitted to the contest.

 The entry fee for the contest is $25. 

Applications are available on the festival's website at
www.fringetoronto.com 

For more information on the contest or to receive an application 
please call 416-966-1062 or send an e-mail to fringe at fringetoronto.com
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4