Deadline: October 3, 2025
ONCE WE RECEIVE 50 SUBMISSIONS, THE SUBMISSION PORTAL WILL CLOSE.
SUBMISSION FORM
At Conch Shell Productions our mission is to infuse new Caribbean Diaspora and Caribbean voices into American theatre and film. We create transformative spaces for authentic storytelling and cultural exchange, where Caribbean heritage artists can own their narratives and audiences can connect deeply with their work.
We are accepting submissions of one act plays written by Caribbean heritage writers - Minimum length: 10 minutes. Max length 30 minutes.
CSP New Works Fest theme for this year - Unbound Voices
Venue: HB Studio Playwrights Theatre 122 Bank Street, New York, New York
(This event is hosted in partnership with HB Studio)
Fest Dates:
Tech - Dec 1-2, 2025
Performance - Dec 4, 5 & 6, 2025
Selected plays will be presented as part of a program of one acts present on Dec 4, 5, &/or 6.
Up to two performances per production (depending on play length).
Note: CSP New Works Fest is a presenting platform. Selected productions must be fully produced and financed by the creative team (producer, playwright, collaborators, etc.).
All accepted productions will receive:
PR and marketing support
30-minute tech rehearsal, one dress rehearsal (same day)
Festival SM
Free photographic documentation of the performance
We are accepting submissions of one act plays written by Caribbean heritage writers - Minimum length: 10 minutes. Max length 30 minutes.
CSP New Works Fest theme for this year - Unbound Voices
Venue: HB Studio Playwrights Theatre 122 Bank Street, New York, New York
(This event is hosted in partnership with HB Studio)
Fest Dates:
Tech - Dec 1-2, 2025
Performance - Dec 4, 5 & 6, 2025
Selected plays will be presented as part of a program of one acts present on Dec 4, 5, &/or 6.
Up to two performances per production (depending on play length).
Note: CSP New Works Fest is a presenting platform. Selected productions must be fully produced and financed by the creative team (producer, playwright, collaborators, etc.).
All accepted productions will receive:
PR and marketing support
30-minute tech rehearsal, one dress rehearsal (same day)
Festival SM
Free photographic documentation of the performance
Please note:
Plays should BE WRITTEN BY CARIBBEAN HERITAGE WRITER (to align with your mission).
Scripts must be original, and unpublished.
Cast size should be manageable for a festival setting (e.g., small-to-medium cast)
Technical needs Plays will be presented in curated programs (3–4 works per program). Please note that transitions between pieces will be brief, so productions should be designed for quick and efficient changeovers.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE - OCT 3rd,2025
We accept one proposal from each playwright.
No submission fee.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: OCT 20, 2025
Plays should BE WRITTEN BY CARIBBEAN HERITAGE WRITER (to align with your mission).
Scripts must be original, and unpublished.
Cast size should be manageable for a festival setting (e.g., small-to-medium cast)
Technical needs Plays will be presented in curated programs (3–4 works per program). Please note that transitions between pieces will be brief, so productions should be designed for quick and efficient changeovers.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE - OCT 3rd,2025
We accept one proposal from each playwright.
No submission fee.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: OCT 20, 2025