Writing Contest #4 — BASA

WRiting Contest #4

 

Meeting the Myth

 

What happens when the stories you’ve always believed in suddenly stand before you, real and undeniable? The "Meeting the Myth" Monologue Writing Contest dares you to explore the moment where myth collides with reality—and where beliefs are challenged like never before.


Picture a face-to-face encounter with a legendary figure: a god, a monster, a hero—or perhaps something entirely unexpected. What would you ask them? How would they answer? Would their presence affirm what you’ve always known or shatter the foundations of your understanding?

This is your opportunity to craft a monologue that wrestles with the very essence of belief, truth, and self-discovery. Through your words, invite us into a moment of confrontation or revelation, where the mythical is not just a story but a force that shakes what you hold to be true.

Will you question their reality—or your own? Let your voice challenge the boundaries between myth and belief, leaving us with more questions than answers. What story will you tell, and how will it change us?

How to participate

Length:

  • Monologues should be performable in under 3 minutes

Deadline:

  • Wednesday February 5, 2025

Submission:

  • Send your writing to your BASA teacher to submit on your behalf

*Please note all submissions will be checked through an AI detector to ensure they are original submissions written by the student.

Contest Winners:

Primary Category

First Place: Caroline Ma
Second Place: Ayden Du
Third Place: Elijah Lin
Honorable Mention: Jessica Wu and Lohan Chan

Junior Category

First Place: Mizuki Maharjan
Second Place: Sicheng Wang
Third Place: Mackenzie Cheung
Honorable Mention: Victoria Wang, Elyse Loh and Miranda Ma

Intermediate Category

First Place: Henry Zhang
Second Place: Cathrine Zhu
Third Place: Emma Shen
Honorable Mention: Ayumi Maharjan, Gavin Ma and Selina Wang

Senior Category

First Place: Cadence Siu
Second Place: Isabel Giovanni
Third Place: Karl Pachal
Honorable Mention: Miquel Fung

Laureate Category

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