Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award
Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award
VSA is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith. This award is offered for the outstanding student-written script that explores the human experience of living with a disability (please consult the Americans With Disabilities Act for the full definition of Disability).
VSA is creating a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. Nearly 5 million people with disabilities participate in VSA programs every year.
- 1st Place Award of $1,000.
- ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÃâ·Ñ°æapp American College Theater Festival will provide the award recipient with an all-expenses paid professional development opportunity.
- The Dramatists Guild Award provides the recipient with Active membership in the Guild.
The play must be produced by a college or university or publicly presented in a "rehearsed" or "staged reading" format following a significant development process. The play must comply with the Rules and Procedures for the Michael Kanin Playwriting Awards Program.