The Contest is a teen musical which follows three scholarship candidates, principally a candidate called Alex, at an elite music school. The school has a very traditionalist approach to music but Alex has a passion for musical theatre, so much so that he envisages key moments of his life as musical sequences.
As Alex’s alternative tastes are noticed by teachers and fellow pupils, as well as his parents, he faces backlash against the traditionalist sensibilities. This is further intensified by Alex’s own struggle with his sexuality, and his reluctance to admit it.
Alex meets fellow candidates Tom and Sarah. Tom harbours a love of rock music, as well as a crush on Alex, whereas Sarah is competitive and has a strong desire to win the contest, for which there can only be one winner.
As the contest become more intense and the final concert performance comes closer the feelings and secrets of the candidates are revealed, and Alex must choose between hiding his feelings and dreams, or realising them.
N.B The musical score for the songs is not included in this draft, however, the style of music is described within the action. Because of this the meter of the verses may not flow as expected.
