Submissions Due December 15, 2023

The Scholastic Writing Awards are open to any student in grades 9-12. Students submit their work in over 15 categories (found here: https://www.artandwriting.org/awards/how-to-enter/categories/) for judging by an expert panel. Awards are given to entries based on criteria specified in the description of each category. If you've never shared your writing with the world, or if you have and enjoy it, this is a low-risk way to give it a try. Students need to create an online account to submit photos of their pieces. You may enter multiple categories. Each submission does have a submission fee, but see Dr. Survinski for help with this element of the contest if needed. Click the image to the left for more information about entering the competition.

IMPORTANT- If you create an account and register, please list Dr. Survinski as the teacher and Hampton High School as your school to ensure we get notification that you are participating!

Sign Ups in November, Passage Presentations in Late January

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest is a time-honored tradition that began over 20 years ago with just 75 students. Now, hundreds of students participate schools across the region annually! At the heart of the Shakespeare Contest remains a dedication to instilling a love for the theater and appreciation for Shakespeare into the lives of young people. Students are asked to prepare and perform a short passage of one of Shakespeare's plays, either from a list of suggestions or one that they choose on their own. Students are judged on their creative interpretation, performance of the character, and understanding of the piece. 

Students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate as part of their school or an activity group with a monologue or scene from one of Shakespeare’s plays. Students are split into the lower division (grades 4-7) and upper division (grades 8-12) for judging purposes. A Best Scene and Best Monologue winner will be selected in both the Upper and Lower Divisions. Click the link on the left for more information, rules, and guidelines for participants.

Please see Dr. Survinski with any questions or to get started on choosing a monologue or scene!