- Theme of the play MUST be "Scenes from a Bar/Restaurant"
- Concept can either be dramatic or comedic
- Setting should be a bar/restaurant
- All plays must have a running-time of 10-12 minutes or less
- Productions must be non-union and no Equity Waivers
- Tech requirements are simple "lights up/lights down" and may include one song
- Submissions must be e-mailed to submissions@bigappletheaterfestival.com
- All submissions must include script, playwrights name, short bio and contact information
- All playwrights and cast must be from the New York City Metropolitan area
- Submission deadline is May 15th