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BBTF is a development festival in the truest spirit of that concept. Veering away from the standard competition format, which pits playwright-against-playwright, BBTF fosters an environment of support and friendship. Collaboration is one of our cornerstones. Once accepted, playwrights become part of something much bigger than themselves and their plays. They're provided with one-on-one dramaturgy, multiple online workshops, roundtable talkbacks and insight into the ever-changing landscape of American theater and the business of self producing. All of this creates a constructive, encouraging environment for our playwrights and a creative community accepting of all. We're most proud of the support we at BBTF give our playwrights.

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Each script is considered with care and appreciation, undergoing a rigorous evaluation process in which structure, content, and character development, as well as development potential are reviewed and discussed. All submissions receive a critique, regardless of acceptance. Those accepted are required to commit to multiple rewrites of their work before production. If you want to be taken seriously as a playwright, you've come to right place.