Welcome to

JOINING SWORD AND PEN
Babes With Blades' International Playwriting Competition

Founded in 2005 to increase the number of quality scripts featuring fighting roles for women
....Fortius Stylus Gladio, Sed Prudens Ambos Portat....

The winning script has been chosen and will be produced in Spring 2010 as part of Babes With Blades’ 2009-10 Season.

 

The winning playwright will receive a $1000 cash prize.

Follow the links at the bottom of the page for more details on requirements, timelines and the history of the competition.

 

And now, the image that must have appeared in each script in order for it to be considered:

"Film Noir" by Chicago artist Kristine Borcz

(click image for a larger version)

 

Script Submission Requirements / Competition Deadline / Background / S&P FAQ