Deadine: November 28, 2025
Email your submission to dramaanthologyfreshwords@gmail.com with the subject line: Submission: Hello Godot – [Your Name].
1. Theme and Tone
Plays must explore existential themes such as meaning, futility, waiting, hope, despair, or the absurdity of existence.
Tone can range from darkly humorous to poignant or tragic, but should align with the spirit of existential literature (e.g., Beckett, Camus, Sartre).
Submissions should resonate with the idea of "waiting for Godot" or the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.
2. Format and Structure
Each play must be exactly one minute in length when performed. This typically translates to 1-2 pages of dialogue or action.
Plays should be minimalist, with a focus on concise, impactful dialogue and action.
Maximum of 2-3 characters per play to maintain simplicity and focus.
Stage directions should be minimal but clear.
3. Originality
Submissions must be original, unpublished works.
Plays should not infringe on any existing copyrights or intellectual property.
Adaptations or reimaginings of existing works (e.g., Waiting for Godot) are acceptable as long as they are transformative and original.
4. Submission Details
Submit your play as a PDF or Word document with the file name: HelloGodotYourNamePlayTitle.
Include a cover page with:
Play title
Your full name
Contact information (email, phone number)
A brief bio (50-70 words)
5. Rights
Playwrights will retain copyright to their individual works.
6. Deadline
Submissions must be received by November 28th, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
7. Selection Process
Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of editors and theatre professionals.
Selected playwrights will be notified via email by December 5th, 2025.
We look forward to receiving your one-minute existential masterpieces! Let’s explore the absurd, the profound, and the fleeting moments that define our existence together.
For questions, contact dramaanthologyfreshwords@gmail.com.
1. Theme and Tone
Plays must explore existential themes such as meaning, futility, waiting, hope, despair, or the absurdity of existence.
Tone can range from darkly humorous to poignant or tragic, but should align with the spirit of existential literature (e.g., Beckett, Camus, Sartre).
Submissions should resonate with the idea of "waiting for Godot" or the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.
2. Format and Structure
Each play must be exactly one minute in length when performed. This typically translates to 1-2 pages of dialogue or action.
Plays should be minimalist, with a focus on concise, impactful dialogue and action.
Maximum of 2-3 characters per play to maintain simplicity and focus.
Stage directions should be minimal but clear.
3. Originality
Submissions must be original, unpublished works.
Plays should not infringe on any existing copyrights or intellectual property.
Adaptations or reimaginings of existing works (e.g., Waiting for Godot) are acceptable as long as they are transformative and original.
4. Submission Details
Submit your play as a PDF or Word document with the file name: HelloGodotYourNamePlayTitle.
Include a cover page with:
Play title
Your full name
Contact information (email, phone number)
A brief bio (50-70 words)
5. Rights
Playwrights will retain copyright to their individual works.
6. Deadline
Submissions must be received by November 28th, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
7. Selection Process
Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of editors and theatre professionals.
Selected playwrights will be notified via email by December 5th, 2025.
We look forward to receiving your one-minute existential masterpieces! Let’s explore the absurd, the profound, and the fleeting moments that define our existence together.
For questions, contact dramaanthologyfreshwords@gmail.com.