Competition at Streams Hub
On September 11, 2023, Streams Community Hub launched the third annual Word of Mouth Monologue Competition.
This competition provides an exciting opportunity for children and youth aged 8–17 from Dufferin County to be engaged, develop and express their creative voices, and showcase the work of Canadian playwrights. They will also have the opportunity to win some significant cash prizes.
The event will include an online audition, in-person workshop for finalists, and an in-person, filmed final event, where the winners will be selected. The final event will be also be shared broadly via a live premiere broadcast (on YouTube).
The details
Submissions will be open to two age categories: 8-12 and 13-17.
- Contestants in these two age categories will choose one monologue, from a list carefully curated by Streams Community Hub.
- Contestants will film their performances according to the competition recording guidelines and submit them online through our website.
- Once the submission window has closed, the public will be engaged and invited to vote for some “Fan Favourite” awards. Concurrently, a panel of judges, consisting of actors, teachers and playwrights will select three to five finalists from each category for the live final.
- Finalists will present their monologues live on stage, after which the judges will decide on the winners.
This event is designed to accomplish several objectives
- Youth engagement, excitement, and inspiration.
- Youth exposure to Canadian playwrights with diverse storytelling experiences.
- Community engagement in supporting and encouraging young and aspiring artists.
- Frankly, fun. We all need an outlet of expression and something to make us smile and keep us encouraged.
Timeline
September 11 – Launch (open call for submissions)
- October 13 – Submission window closes, public voting begins
- October 27 – Public voting ends, fan favorites announced
- November 6 – Finalists announced
- November 24/25 – Coaching Session/Final show filming
- Week of December 18 – Final show online broadcast event
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