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Sunday, August 3, 2025

The Theater Center Fall Incubator Festival

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Deadline: August 15, 2025

SUBMISSION FORM

Open to writers and creators of plays and musicals

Must be able to produce your show in NYC (no travel or housing provided)

Cast size: no more than 9

Running time: 100 minutes max

Plays and musicals not submitted in standard play format will not be considered

What’s Provided​

3 hours of tech time on stage

Basic lighting and sound package

Your show must supply its own stage manager and production team

No rehearsal space provided

Marketing / PR

The Theater Center will promote the festival as a whole.

Productions are responsible for their own audience-building and marketing.

Submission Materials Required
  • Full script
  • At least 3 demo recordings (if musical)
  • Synopsis
  • Production history (if applicable)
We will reach out on August 25, 2025 if your show has been selected

Submissions will be reviewed by The Theater Center team, with consideration given to:
  • Originality and voice
  • Commercial feasibility
  • Cast size and length
  • Stageability
  • Diversity of voices and perspectives

Limit: 1 submission per artist/company.

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