International Centre for Women Playwrights Opens Nominations for Applause Awards

International Centre for Women Playwrights (ICWP) will accept members' nominations for the 50/50 Applause Award for the 2012-2013 theatrical season (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013) during the first three weeks in May.

Eligibility comprises a range of criteria including the following:

At least 50% of the plays produced during the year must be the work of female playwrights.

At least 50% of the total number of performances during the July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 window must be the work of female playwrights.

Only ICWP members may nominate theaters for this award.

Theaters that qualify may contact ICWP with their information to seek nomination, and people may also join ICWP in order to nominate theaters. Once nominated, theaters will be asked to provide information confirming eligibility, and a committee of volunteers will verify that information. Complete award criteria are listed on this web page.http://www.womenplaywrights.org/award

Established in 1989, The International Centre for Women Playwrights is a virtual organization that exists to bring attention to the achievements of women playwrights and provide a place for peer support, knowledge-sharing, and play publication, with the aim of enabling more women playwrights to have their plays professionally produced on the major stages of world theater and to receive just recompense for their efforts. http://www.womenplaywrights.org