THE-WRITE-STUFF

Our Playwriting Competition for youth ages 12-19

Taking place annually, The-Write-Stuff offers mentoring, dramaturgical feedback, and a staged reading with professional actors to all short-listed plays, as well as a $500 cash prize to the winning entry. 

It plays a critical role in training and supporting upcoming creators in Québec; unlike other youth playwriting competitions, it provides playwrights with ongoing development and support, helping to steward their works off the page.

Calls for submissions take place every spring, with selected playwrights development support over the summer. The-Write-Stuff ends with a public staged reading, Park N’ Play, at the end of September. 

“My experience with Infinitheatre’s contest was incredible. They were very welcoming. The dramaturgy session really helped deepen my work and opened my eyes to new possibilities. I also like the care they took in choosing the actors for the reading. I definitely hope to engage with their future works as they are a splendid company.”

- Emmanuela Idjidina

The-Write-Stuff winner 2024

Past Finalists

  • Micros by Emmanuela Idjidina (The-Write-Stuff 2024 Winner!)

    On the Edge by Rachel Bruder-Wexler (The-Write-Stuff Second Place)

    James' Affair by Penelope Krieger (The-Write-Stuff Honourable Mention)

    Five by Mai DaSilva

    Apple’s Tree by Scarlett Harvey

    Conversation with a Stranger by Iris King

  • Cadillac by Marcel Pare - 1st Place

    Decision of a Lifetime by Noémie Lavertu

    Egg by Alina Ichmouratov - Tied 2nd Place

    In The Closet by Hannah Calderon & Tali Warshawsky - Tied 2nd Place

    Last Words To Dad by Vianne Lafond

    The Floral Forfeiture by Sage Clahane

    The Suspects by Maria “Mai” DaSilva

    The Wichita Falls Route by Elliot Million-Lovett.

  • Operation Family Troubles by the students from St-George's High School.

    Blame by Kate Collins.

    Around the World and On the Screen by Talya Chepchirchir.

    Dabble In Lemony by Ainsley Murphy. Winner of TWS 2022.

  • Elephant in the Room by Sinead Chapdelaine. Winner of TWS 2021.

    Withered Flowers by Zoé Solenn Jaubert.

    Toxic Smile by Noémie Lavertu.

    Blue M&M by Tarika Kaur.

    The Waitress by Savannah Thiessen.