Trinity Repertory Company's Education Department is pleased to introduce Write Here, Write Now: Trinity Rep's Student Play Competition, in which students grades 9-12 from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are invited to submit an original short play (6-10 pages) by February 1, 2012.

This new competition is being held in conjunction with Three by Three in Rep at Trinity Rep, a trio of world-premiere plays running February 16 through May 24. "At Trinity Rep, we are always tying the work in our classroom to the work on our stage. When it was announced that we would produce three new plays in repertory this season, it struck us as the perfect opportunity to deepen and emphasize our playwriting programs for students," explained Education Director Caroline Azano.

Entries will be reviewed by Trinity Rep staff, and three winners will be announced on March 1. The winning playwrights will have the opportunity to further develop their work with Trinity Rep staff members before having their play read by professional actors in front of an audience of friends and family. "Having professionals read one's work is such an essential step in play development, not usually available to young writers, so we are thrilled to be offering this unique experience," said Azano.

Additionally, winners will receive a scholarship towards any Trinity Rep Young Actors Studio after-school class, and each winner's school will receive 20 free tickets to a Project Discovery student matinee performance during the 2012-2013 Season.

For an application and competition rules, please visit Trinity Rep's web site at www.trinityrep.com/education.