Mangaluru: Mandd Sobhann invites entries for new Konkani drama writing competition

- Media Release

Mangaluru, 13 Aug 2022: In order to promote Konkani Theater, Mandd Sobhan, city-based organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide will be organizing New Konkani Drama Writing Competition.

 

The terms applicable to the competition:

• The Drama should be written in Konkani. It could be written in any Konkani dialect or script.

• The drama could be on any topic other than religion.

• The duration of the drama should be approximately 1½ to 2 hours.

• The participant – male or female, could be of any region, religion or age.

• One participant can send in as many entries for the competition, and one or many persons can combine to write one drama.

• If the drama doesn’t get rejected for any reason, Mandd Sobhann will provide the participant an honorarium of Rs 2,000.

• If there are 5 entries in the competition, there will be only one cash prize of Rs 10,000; if there are 6-10 entries, then the first prize would be of Rs 10,000 and second prize would be of Rs 5,000; and if there are more than 11 entries, then the first prize would be of Rs 10,000, second prize would be of Rs 5,000 and third prize of Rs 3,000.

• The drama should be written fresh and it shouldn’t have been published or played earlier. Translated dramas and dramas based on other stories are not allowed.

• Last date for submitting entries to Mandd Sobhann office – October 10, 2022.

• The dramas would be judged on originality, story, moral, language, plot and scope for direction. Judges’ decision would be final.

• The writer will own all rights of the drama.

• The writer will be responsible for copyright or any such related issues. Mandd Sobhann will not be involved.

• Mandd Sobhann will take responsibility to present the award winning drama in the near future.

• The drama should be sent typed (DTP) using Nudi or Baraha font.

• The drama can be a one act play or a play with multiple actors. There is no limit for the number of actors or actresses involved.

• Mandd Sobhann committee members may also participate in this competition.

• The organizers have the sole right of modifying, changing or removing any rule.

 

 

The drama may be sent only through post or email to:

Mandd Sobhann

Kalaangann,

Makale, Shaktinagar,

Mangaluru – 575 016

 

Email: mandd.sobhann86@gmail.com

Mob: 8105 22 6626