Deadline: June 26, 2026 at 5PM CDT
SUBMISSION FORM
Back by popular demand, Nashville Repertory Theatre is proud to welcome back the Ingram New Works Festival! Since 2009, the Ingram New Works Project has supported the development of over 70 plays, many of which have gone on to productions in New York and theaters across the country. This year’s festival features four original scripts, presented as professionally staged readings.
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The first 15 pages of your script draft
If a musical, need to also submit 3 demos from the show, at any point
A Purpose Statement
Please answer the questions in the statement: Why are you submitting, what do you hope to gain? Where is the piece in development?
Statement should not exceed 2 pages double spaced.
A Bio from everyone on the creative statement
A synopsis of the play
You will be notified by email that we have received your application. Finalists will be notified by email, and many finalists will be asked to take part in Zoom interviews.
A public announcement of the 2025/26 Lab playwrights will be made in late July/early August.
Questions can be sent to Meg Sutherland, Company Manager at meg@nashvillerep.org