Babes With Blades proudly announces Joining Sword & Pen 2009-10, a play writing competition devoted to increasing the number of quality scripts featuring fighting roles for women, sponsored by Fight Master David Woolley.

The 2009-10 theme is “FILM NOIR” by Chicago artist Kristine Borcz.  BWB is soliciting scripts for productions that are inspired by this image.  In order for a script to qualify for the competition, the scene depicted in the image must appear within the script.

The winning script will be produced in Spring 2010 as part of Babes With Blades’ 2009-10 Season.  The winning playwright will receive a $1000 cash prize.

Scripts due: FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Winner announced:  APRIL 2, 2009

For more info, visit the website.