A public reading and reception celebrating the Marilyn Swartz Seven ’69 Annual Playwriting Competition award recipient for 2027.

About the Marilyn Swartz Seven ’69 Annual Playwriting Competition

The award is presented to a junior or senior in any discipline who submits the best full-length play. Established in 1999, this year marks the 26th anniversary of the competition. Past recipients have come from a range of majors, including English, Math, Science, and Drama. The winning playwright receives a $1,000 award, a certificate, a staged reading, and a catered reception hosted by the Drama Department.