Kansas City, Mo. ? Rockhurst University’s Plays-in-Progress is seeking manuscripts that have never been performed or given a public reading for its Oct. 17 workshop. Submissions will be accepted through Aug. 28. The selected playwright will receive $250.

Send manuscripts with a stamped, self-addressed return envelope to Charles Kovich, department of English, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64110-2561. For more information, call (816) 501-4607.