Audiences are invited to enjoy the winning play and short story from the U of L Plays and Prose Competition on Thursday, March 18 at 8 pm in the David Spinks Theatre. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
The first prize winner in the play category was James Wade for ‘Muse Control.’  The short story that took first place was ‘Takeoff’ by Marian Godfrey.
Runners up in the prose category were Henry Heavy Shield for "The Art of Fasting" which placed second and Dave Bryant for "Out of Sight on Barstool Row," which placed third.
Generously supported by U of L alumnus Terry Whitehead, the competition aims to encourage excellence and development in student writing. As the first prize winner, Wade and Godfrey receive a $1,500 award. Second and third prize winners receive awards of $750 and $250, respectively.
The juries in both categories had numerous positive things to say about the winning entries.  Jurors said Godfrey’s short story, ‘Takeoff’ was a compelling story that challenges both social and narrative conventions.  
Jurors reviewing the play entries indicated James Wade’s play ‘Muse Control’ had the potential for future productions and considered it definitely going somewhere. They said Muse Control did not over extend itself and was a truly enjoyable play. “There is a clear idea that is succinct and carried through, leading us on a very funny journey,” they said.
The first public reading of the first-prize winning play and short story is Thursday, March 18 in the David Spinks Theatre at 8 pm. Admission is free. There is a cash bar and a reception to follow.

— Special to L.A. Beat

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