Deadline: June 22, 2025
Send all required materials to: GeneFrankelTheatrePlayFestival@gmail.com
Subject line: Gene Frankel Theatre Festival – Title of Play
Early submissions are encouraged.
Subject line: Gene Frankel Theatre Festival – Title of Play
Early submissions are encouraged.
The Gene Frankel Theatre
Festival Dates: August 4-17, 2025
The first Gene Frankel Theatre Festival launches in New York City this summer, presenting short plays and one-acts by a range of artists.
The festival encourages theatrical variety and aims to feature a diverse and compelling lineup across multiple programs.
Festival Dates: August 4-17, 2025
The first Gene Frankel Theatre Festival launches in New York City this summer, presenting short plays and one-acts by a range of artists.
The festival encourages theatrical variety and aims to feature a diverse and compelling lineup across multiple programs.
The applicants will need to produce the work - director, casting, and all production elements. The Gene Frankel Theatre will help with setting up your technical needs such as lighting, sound, and projections.
Eligible Work
- Short plays (maximum 15 minutes)
- One-act plays (up to 60 minutes)
All genres are considered, including drama, comedy, movement-based work, and experimental forms. Submitted work should be new or recently developed. It can have been previously developed or produced in some capacity, but should be a New York premiere. All work MUST be unpublished.
Each play should have a maximum of 5 actors.
Selection Criteria
Pieces will be selected based on artistic merit, originality, clarity of vision, and suitability for festival programming. The goal is to present a high-quality, varied lineup. Submission does not guarantee selection.
Submission Materials
- Full script in PDF format
- Brief synopsis
- Character breakdown (Each play should have a maximum of 5 actors)
- Indication of category: short play (up to 20 minutes) or one-act (up to 60 minutes)
- Production history, if applicable
- Limit two submissions per applicant.
Optional: Playwright bio, brief tech/staging notes, prior production photos or media (if available), and social media or website links may also be included to support your submission.
Participation Details
No submission fee. All participants must be available from August 4th through August 17th.
A $100 participation fee for short plays and a $150 participation fee for one act plays for selected works will apply.
Awards
Selected productions will be eligible for awards, including Best Play, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director. Awards will be given in both short play and one-act categories.
Festival Format
Each selected play will be presented in one of several curated blocks. Each block will run approximately 90 minutes (including intermission) and receive three performances during the two-week performance schedule. The Festival will conclude with a Gala event featuring guest performances and an awards ceremony.
Awards
Selected productions will be eligible for awards, including Best Play, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director. Awards will be given in both short play and one-act categories.
Festival Format
Each selected play will be presented in one of several curated blocks. Each block will run approximately 90 minutes (including intermission) and receive three performances during the two-week performance schedule. The Festival will conclude with a Gala event featuring guest performances and an awards ceremony.