The Final Performance!

Monday, 29 March 2010 00:05 Brian

Tuesday night will bring us to the exciting conclusion of a journey that started in August with writers sitting down at a blank sheet of paper (or a blank screen). If you haven't already seen the three finalist plays, you won't want to miss the closing night of the contest, Tuesday, March 30th at 18:30 at Ponec. Join us for the plays, vote on your favorite and be our guest at the Awards Ceremony and closing night party following the performances.

There are still tickets available, but you will want to book online (http://contacts.pragueplayhouse.com/ticket/iframe/project_id/50) or stop by the Globe Bookstore (Pstrossova 6) to purchase your tickets.

Buy your tickets!

Sunday, 07 March 2010 20:36 Dagmar

Expats.cz and Prague.tv Playwriting Contest is opening in two weeks!

Order them now online.

There are four shows and each night you are going to see all three finalist plays. Show lasts approximately two hours including an intermission. At the end of the show audience is asked to vote for their favorite play.

Shows take place in:

Divadlo Ponec (map)

Husitská 24a
130 00 Praha 3
222 543 449

Sun 21 Mar, 2010 @ 19:30
Wed 24 Mar, 2010 @ 19:30
Sat 27 Mar, 2010 @ 19:30
Tue 30 Mar, 2010 @ 18:30, award ceremony and closing party following

General admission for Mar 21-27 is 220 Kč, students and seniors 200 Kč.
General admission for Mar 30 is 280 Kč, students and seniors 250 Kč; price of the ticket includes drinks and buffet.

Introduction to A Hole in the Wall

Sunday, 28 February 2010 20:32 Dagmar

Opening night for the three new plays in the Expats.cz and Prague.tv Playwriting Contest approaches quickly, and we would to share some news about these works we’ve gleaned from our visits to rehearsals.

Synopses of final plays

Saturday, 23 January 2010 18:36 Dagmar

Just a peek at what's in store for you when you come to the performances starting March 21!

Prague Playhouse is looking for a Fundraiser

Tuesday, 22 September 2009 06:27 Dagmar

The Prague Playhouse, the non-profit production entity behind the Prague Playwriting Contest is looking for a

FUNDRAISER

This position is not fulltime. Our non-profit organization is based mostly on volunteer work. This position is suitable for people, who are looking for a rewarding experience outside of their main field of work.
We will welcome students, people, who are currently not working, retirees or professionals, who would like to widen the scope of their activities.

Volunteers Needed

Sunday, 13 September 2009 00:25

We are currently looking for people who are interested in working behind the scenes at the Prague Playwriting Contest 2010. If you are interested in working or learning about on any aspect of production, from publicity to lighting to stage management, please get in touch by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Visit to the Rehearsal of The Great Indoors

Sunday, 28 February 2010 20:35 Dagmar

On February 23, we visited our first rehearsal of The Great Indoors by Josh Kaston. We caught the actors at the round table with Kaston and the play’s director, Julek Neumann, to discuss how they want to handle their roles.

Meet the Writers and Directors

Monday, 01 February 2010 15:36 Dagmar

Behind the contest is a dedicated team of writers, directors, designers and actors. Here is an introduction to just some of the team from each of the plays.
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Expats.cz and Prague.tv Are New Partners for the Playwriting Contest

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 11:18 Dagmar

The play(writing)’s the thing for Expats.cz and Prague.tv. The two powerhouse Prague media companies have joined up to become partners in the Czech Republic’s only English Language playwriting contest.

2007 Playwriting contest winner at the Kennedy Center, Washington

Tuesday, 15 September 2009 18:30 Dagmar

The winning play from our 2007 contest, Burn Your Bookes, recently received a performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC from the Taffet Punk Theatre Company.

We heartily congratulate the author Richard Byrne.

Click here to watch the play.