The “GO MAMET YOURSELF” Contest

Approaches its Finale!

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On May 24th, Broadway’s Best Shows and RACE announced a contest celebrating the work of David Mamet. The “Go Mamet Yourself” Contest invited RACE and David Mamet fans to submit videos of themselves answering the question:

What is your favorite David Mamet quote?

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By Friday, June 25th, the deadline to submit a video, there were over 30 submissions sent in to win one of nearly a dozen prizes. Contestants participated both outside the doors of the Barrymore Theatre, where RACE is currently playing, as well as by submitting videos from home to the contest.

Submitted videos will be in competition for the following prizes:

Honorable Mentions (5) receive:

- A copy of “Theatre,” the new book by David Mamet

Finalists (5) receive:

- A pair of ticket to see RACE on Broadway with the new cast

-A copy of David Mamet’s newest play,RACE, once available.

Grand Prize Winner (1) receives:

- A pair of tickets to see RACE (starring Eddie Izzard, Dennis Haysbert, Afton C. Williamson, and Richard Thomas) on Broadway JULY 22nd, 2010 and have an exclusive photo op. with the new cast backstage.

A 1-Night Stay at the HILTON Times Square on July 22nd, 2010.

Dinner for Two at the Glass House Tavern Race Merchandise

A copy of David Mamet’s newest play, RACE, once available

Submissions will be reviewed by a Broadway casting director and will be announced at Broadway’s Best Shows by July 5th, 2010.

After taking the stage in November, RACE has garnered critical acclaim and earned a nine week extension with a new cast for the summer with a star-studded cast featuring Eddie Izzard, Dennis Haysbert, Afton C. Williamson and Richard Thomas.