August Wilson Monologue Competition

Triad Stage and North Carolina A&T State University are excited to announce the August Wilson Monologue Competition in the Triad!

WHAT IS AWMC? The August Wilson Monologue Competition is a FREE educational program that celebrates the work of African American playwright August Wilson. All students in grades 9-12 are eligible to participate.

WHAT DO I GET OUT OF PARTICIPATING?

• Experience with the work of one of America’s greatest playwrights.

• The opportunity to learn from professional actors, directors, and teaching artists.

• A chance to hone your audition and performance skills

• A possibility to win a cash prize and an all-expenses paid trip to New York City.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? Students register here to attend one of our Saturday workshops.

Select a monologue from the online folder and memorize it before attedning the workshop.

Title I Schools may be eligible to participate in our grant funded residency program. Email our Learning Director, Dani Keil at dani@triadstage.org to find out more.

IMPORTANT DATES for 2019-2020:

Oct. 19th, 2019 1:30-4:30PM Greensboro Workshop at Triad Stage

Nov. 9th, 2019 1-4PM Winston Salem Workshop at Black Repertory Theatre

Nov. 16th, 2019 2-5PM High Point Workshop at D-Up

Jan. 11th, 2020 Preliminary and Semi-Final Regional Competition at NC A&T

Jan. 25th, 2020 Workshop for Regional Finals at NC A&T

Feb. 17th, 2020 Regional Finals at Triad Stage 7PM

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For more information about August Wilson Monologue Competition contact learning@triadstage.org.

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