Deadline: January 12, 2026
SUBMISSION FORM
Paris Junior College Department of Drama's 11th Annual Pyro PlayFest is now accepting submissions!
In a season celebrating new voices, we are looking for bold, original short plays that explore the heart of creativity — the human spirit, invention, imagination, and the drive to express. Whether you tackle these ideas literally, abstractly, or metaphorically, we want to experience the spark that fuels your storytelling!
The chosen submissions will receive a full production on our 3/4 thrust stage space performed by students and community members in late April 2026, right here in Paris, Texas, on the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater.
Please note: This is a non-paying opportunity. While we are unable to offer financial compensation at this time, selected playwrights will have the opportunity to have their work brought to life in front of a live audience by a dedicated team of emerging artists and community members.
Submission Guidelines
Please make sure that your name is not on any part of the play except the Cover Page as we submit our shows to a panel, blind.
Paris Junior College Department of Drama's 11th Annual Pyro PlayFest is now accepting submissions!
In a season celebrating new voices, we are looking for bold, original short plays that explore the heart of creativity — the human spirit, invention, imagination, and the drive to express. Whether you tackle these ideas literally, abstractly, or metaphorically, we want to experience the spark that fuels your storytelling!
The chosen submissions will receive a full production on our 3/4 thrust stage space performed by students and community members in late April 2026, right here in Paris, Texas, on the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater.
Please note: This is a non-paying opportunity. While we are unable to offer financial compensation at this time, selected playwrights will have the opportunity to have their work brought to life in front of a live audience by a dedicated team of emerging artists and community members.
Submission Guidelines
- Unpublished, minimally produced plays (readings okay; no full productions).
- Length: 10 minutes or less.
- Page Limit: 10 pages max (standard format, 12-pt font, with page numbers).
- Cast: No more than 6 characters.
- Technical Requirements: Keep it simple — minimal sets, basic lighting, and modest props.
- Theme Connection: Must explore creation, humanity, invention, or expression in some form.
Content Note: Please keep language and themes suitable for a general adult audience.
Important Dates:
• Submission Deadline: January 12, 2026
• Festival Dates: April 22-26, 2026
How to Submit:
Please submit your scripts (Up to three) in PDF format through this Google Form: New Works Submissions
Include a cover page with the following information:
• Play title
• Playwright's name
• Contact email
• Short synopsis (2-3 sentences)
• Character breakdown
Important Dates:
• Submission Deadline: January 12, 2026
• Festival Dates: April 22-26, 2026
How to Submit:
Please submit your scripts (Up to three) in PDF format through this Google Form: New Works Submissions
Include a cover page with the following information:
• Play title
• Playwright's name
• Contact email
• Short synopsis (2-3 sentences)
• Character breakdown
Please make sure that your name is not on any part of the play except the Cover Page as we submit our shows to a panel, blind.