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Sunday, March 11, 2018

Manhattan Rep's Playwright's Showcase


Manhattan Rep's Playwright's Showcase is created to showcase your new work in the heart of the theatrical capital of the world - Times Square! And we make it easy!

  • We supply the technician for lights and sound. We supply the poster and the ticketing pages.
  • We curate, organize and orchestrate the program with 3 or 4 other short plays... 
  • And we supply our beautiful new theatre space on West 45th St. right next to Broadway and more! 
  • Please come join us as we celebrate Playwrights and the magical power of the theatre!

Seeking never produced before 1 act plays 10 to 25 minutes
(cast, directed and ready to be performed in late April - June 2018)
for Manhattan Rep's
Playwright's Showcase
at the New Manhattan Repertory Theatre, 17-19 West 45th St.

April 20 - June 30, 2018

Each 7 - 25 minute play will be given:
A tech rehearsal with our technician to run your sound and lights, a full dress rehearsal with the other plays participating, a minimum of 2 performances, (even more if your show is selling well), at the brand new Manhattan Repertory Theatre on 45th St. in Midtown Manhattan!

To submit your 7 - 25 minute play production please email:

The complete script of the play as a .pdf,
a synopsis of the play,
the character breakdown,
the set and lighting requirements,
the play's history (readings etc etc.)
your mailing address, and a creative team leader contact email address to:

manhattanrep@yahoo.com by April 15, 2018

Please put “Playwright's Showcase” in the subject heading.
We will contact you within a week, if not sooner, as to your acceptance.

Plays that we love will be accepted on a First-Come First-Served basis.The earlier you submit the better chances you have of being accepted for we may end submissions before April 15, 2018, if we fill up all available performance slots.

There is no submission fee.

Once accepted, there is a $40 participation fee.

NON-EQUITY ONLY.

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