Harrison Rivers Chosen as Writer for Montblanc Emerging Writer Contest for the 24 Hour Plays on Broadway
Harrison Rivers from New York City was named winner of the Montblanc Emerging Writer Contest for the 24 Hour Plays on Broadway. A few days later, on November 9 the writer was watching his 10-minute play premiere during the 2009 production of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY presented by Montblanc benefitting Urban Arts Partnership.
The writer was introduced as the Talenthouse contest winner to the star-studded cast on the evening of November 8 at the American Airlines Theater in New York. Actors present included Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Anniston, Eva Mendes, Live Schreiber, Brooke Shields and Naomi Watts.
“I am truly humbled by my selection and exceedingly grateful to Montblanc, the 24 Hour Play Company and the Talenthouse community for this amazing opportunity to share my artistic vision with a broader audience”, said Harrison Rivers shortly after his big win.
The result was a play titled “And It Seems To Me A Very Good Sign” which starred Amber Tamblyn, John Krasinski, Naomi Watts and Sam Rockwell and was received to rapturous applause.
