The KCACTF Theatre for Youth Award
Presented in association with Kennedy Center Youth and Family Programs

The KCACTF Theatre for Youth Playwriting Award for the best Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival student-written play or adaptation on a theme appealing to young people from kindergarten through 12th grades. A $1000 cash prize will be awarded to the to the playwright..

The Kennedy Center's New Visions/New Voices Fellowship and Children's Theatre Foundation of America Fellowship: The winning playwright receives a fellowship to attend the Kennedy Center's New Visions/New Voices development laboratory in even numbered years and the Bonderman IUPUI National Youth Theatre Playwriting Development Workshop and Symposium in odd-numbered years. The $1,250 Fellowship covers travel, living expenses, per diem, and related Festival costs, if any. This important "second step" opportunity enables the playwright to further refine his/her writing skills and to observe professionals at work on their craft.

Please refer to the Michael Kanin Playwriting Awards Program Rules and Procedures.

The KCACTF Theatre for Youth Playwriting Award Winners