In an effort to recognize, promote and inspire new playwrights, the MTA established the adult and youth playwriting competitions. Below is a listing of the first place winners of the competitions. We plan to continue hosting these events and look for new playwrights.

Adult Competition

• Letting It Ride by James Pfrehm, Jackson, MS — 2008 Winner
• See Jane Quit by Beth Kander, Jackson, MS — 2009 Winner
• Thanks To Mama by Kevan Jenner Brown, Gulfport, MS – 2010 Winner
• Fishbowl by Suehyla El-Attar, Atlanta, Ga (formerly Starkville, MS) — 2011 Winner

Youth Competition

• Blame the Fool by Kirsten Bankston, Biloxi High School — 2009 Winner
• His and Hers by Steven Mockler, Ocean Springs, MS — 2010 Winner
• Patience Tolerance Kindness by Dayton Williams, Pass Christian, MS — 2011 Winner