Deadline: September 10, 2025
SUBMISSION FORM
In the form you will submit the following:
- Full script anonymous and in PDF format;
- A short play synopsis (max 250 words);
- A brief playwright bio (max 150 words), including any personal connection to Italian American heritage;
- A statement (max 200 words) on how your play speaks to Italian American themes and on your connection to Italian-American identity.
We are seeking submissions from Italian American playwrights for unproduced, contemporary plays written within the last never staged (Readings and workshops are fine). This initiative aims to spotlight authentic Italian American voices and stories that reflect the diverse experiences, heritage, and cultural intersections of the Italian American community.
Organizers: Kairos Italy Theater and the Calandra Institute for Italian American Studies
Selected play(s) will be given a public reading at the Calandra Institute for Italian American Studies
Each playwright could only submit ONE play.
- EligibilityThe playwright must self-identify as Italian American.
- Plays must not have been professionally produced. (Readings and workshops are fine)
- Preference will be given to works that explore Italian American identity, history, family, or culture.
- No more than 90 minutes long
Readings dates: 12/1/2025, 3/23/2026, 3/30/26
If you have any question, please send an email to info@kitheater.com