Clauder Competition Prize

Essay required

Requires art project

Local

Artistic

Overview

The Clauder Competition is a playwriting award hosted by Portland Stage and open to all New England playwrights. To qualify, you must live or attend school in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. This requirement may be waived for playwrights who have previously lived in New England and produce material relevant to the area. To apply, you must submit a full-length play that is an original work and has not been produced or published.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 March 31, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.portlandstage.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

Art Project

Express your values and experiences through artistic creation.

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