Deadline: April 1, 2026 11:59pm
The TSW-FOO is FREE to enter and will once again be calling for short one act (20 minute) plays in any and all genres from all over the country and the world.
- Each playwright may submit up to 2 plays for consideration.
- All entries should be unpublished and not previously produced in the Houston area.
- All Genres are accepted. But Light comedies are encouraged.
- Monologues or One Actor plays are not accepted.
- Plays should be 20 minutes in length (give or take a minute or two).
- Page count should be no less than 17, but no more that 22 pages. 12 point font (Courier, Arial, or Times New Roman) and use Standard Playwriting Format.
- There is no maximum limit of characters or sets, but common sense should be used as 5 plays will be produced in one evening.
- Number all pages of the script(s) and they MUST be securely bound by three hold punch with braids or three hole punch folder. NO STAPLES!
- Scripts must be submitted by postal mail ONLY. Emailed PDF or Word files will not be considered.*
- Scripts (heard copies) cannot be returned.
This is also the email to address any questions.
Be sure to include your contact information; phone number, email, and mailing address on the title page of each script.
List all characters with a brief character description.
Please include a one paragraph synopsis of the play.
Make sure all mailed entries are POSTMARKED by April 1st, 2026.
Overseas entries must be emailed before 11:59pm April 1st, 2026.
One hundred dollars will be paid to all playwrights selected for production.
Scripts should be mailed to:
Theatre Southwest
3939 Hillcroft Ave STE 160
Houston, Texas 77057-7759
Attn: TSW-FOO