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