The Bully Project

The Bully Project contest has concluded for the 2012-13 school year. Our six finalists' scripts will be presented at a staged reading on May 30th at 7pm. For more information about the reading, please email allison@octc.org.

Our 2012-2013 winners:
  • 1st place: Max Morter, Growing Up Strong
  • 2nd place: Jeremy Snyder, Bird of L.A.
  • 3rd place: Chloe Rust, Once More From the Top
  • Honorable Mentions: Jack Clevenger (Lunch in the Park), Cadie Godula (Bullies), Malia Meyer (A Journey of Courage)

Oregon Children’s Theatre invites middle school students to submit original, 10-minute anti-bullying plays. From submissions received, OCT will select six finalists to work with local playwrights to revise and craft their scripts in a workshop setting. Finalists will also be featured at a free community reading at OCT’s Black Box Theater in NE Portland on May 30, 2013.

Important downloads

In addition to the playwriting workshop and the community performance, cash prizes will be awarded to three of the six finalists:

  • First prize: $100
  • Second prize: $50
  • Third prize: $25

After the community reading, all plays from The Bully Project will be available free of charge on OCT’s website for teachers to use in their classrooms. Questions? Please contact Allison Davis at allison@octc.org.

Submission materials

The Details

  • Plays must address the subject of bullying and contain an anti-bullying message.
  • Authors must be in 5th-8th grade and live in Oregon or Washington.
  • Completed scripts must be no longer than 10 minutes when read aloud.
  • Submit two typed copies of your play. Submissions must be accompanied by The Bully Project Cover Page and a signed Parent Consent form.
  • Scripts must be in standard American format. Check the creative and style guidelines if you have questions about this.
  • Mail submissions to Oregon Children’s Theatre, 1939 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97212. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2013.

Important Dates

  1. January 15, 2013: Deadline for submissions.
  2. March 2013: Sessions with six finalists and local playwrights. OCT’s studios, date and time TBD.
  3. April 1, 2013: Finalists’ script revisions due.
  4. April 30, 2013: Third, second and first place winners announced.
  5. May 30, 2013: The Bully Project Community Reading, OCT’s Black Box Theater at 1939 NE Sandy Blvd.
Please note: By submitting a play to The Bully Project, you are giving Oregon Children’s Theatre permission to produce or excerpt your play now or in the future, and giving permission for your script to be made available online for free download for educational and not-for-profit use