2012 Maj Monologues Competition Closes

2012 sees the return of the Maj Monologues Competition, the theatrical initiative created by The Brainbox Project, to scour WA for today's hottest new writers!

Now in its seventh year, the Maj Monologues Competition is an invaluable showcase competition for up-and-coming writers and playwrights and has made an enormous contribution to supporting new and original dramatic work in this state.

So, the question is... Are you up for the challenge? We are looking for Western Australia's most versatile writers to create monologues based on the topic "Modern Gods" with a performance duration of between 8 and 10 minutes. Be as sensitive, serious, hilarious or dramatic as you like, but stay sharp and stay on point!

Writers must deliver their original monologue with five identical hard (typed) copies to His Majesty's Theatre by 5pm Friday, 2 March 2012.

If your entry is selected by our panel of Maj Monologues Competition judges, your monologue will be performed live as part of a five night performance season, DownStairs at the Maj in May 2012. The winners in each category will be announced following the final performance on Saturday, 5 May 2012.
The topic "Modern Gods" was chosen for the Maj Monologues Competition after we asked our Facebook followers to post their suggestions. We had a great response and the winning topic was submitted by Kym Bidstrup, who receives four tickets to the Maj Monologues Finals, with Stella Bella wine and a cheese platter to share, as well as knowing his creativity is set to influence a whole crop of new and original WA work. Congratulations, Kym!
The Categories and Prizes are:

Judges' Choice Cash prize of $3,000

Australia Post Peoples' Choice $1,000

and the Astrid Jackson Encouragement Award $500.

Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions and download a Maj Monologues Competition postcard.

Both are available now @ www.hismajestystheatre.com.au

Post or Deliver your entry and signed Terms and Conditions to:

Maj Monologues Competition, His Majesty's Theatre, 825 Hay St, Perth WA 6000

The Maj Monologues Competition is proudly supported by Australia Post – sponsor of The Brainbox Project at His Majesty's Theatre, The West Australian, Stella Bella and Little Creatures.