#123: Showtime
It’s no secret that the colder months are the best time to grab tickets to see a show; it’s a festive tradition, and many of our favorite plays actually made their debuts during this time. (Fun fact! It was on this day 74 years ago that Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire was performed on Broadway for the first time.)
From the roar of the audience to the dazzling lights, there’s nothing quite like it. It’s that theater spirit, and a simple love of drama, that inspired us to create this week’s prompts. So let’s celebrate all things theatrical both on-stage and off, with stories that’ll get your audience crying, laughing, and (hopefully) giving a standing ovation.
🥇 Winner
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Sky At Night” by Chris Fallon
This week's prompts
Start your story looking down from a stage.
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62 stories
Write about a character who always wears a mask (physical or metaphorical).
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49 stories
Begin or end your story with “Well, that was dramatic.”
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43 stories
Set your story backstage at the theater.
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31 stories
Stories
“Iriewani” by Alex Sultan
“Sky At Night” by Chris Fallon
“Strong Swimmers” by Shea West
“Break A Leg” by Jon Casper
$250
Prize money
224
Contest entries
153
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Dec 10, 2021 EST
Won by Patrick Samuel 🏆
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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