Deadline: May 18, 2026
We are only able to accept the first 100 entries
Email submissions to newvoices@lakewoodplayhouse.org
Following the overwhelming success of our inaugural new writing festival last year, Lakewood Playhouse is delighted to announce the return of the Festival Of New Voices and submissions are now open!
We are seeking exciting new works that celebrate new voices and diverse perspectives for our 2026 festival. Up to six new works will be selected by a team of local arts professionals to be given readings during the festival in July. These readings are developmental in nature and should be seen as works in draft. A playwright and cast talkback will follow each staged reading.
Submission Guidelines:
1. Submissions must be new theatrical works.
2. Musicals will be accepted but must contain original compositions and nothing that requires external licensing.
3. Scripts must be completed drafts. No incomplete drafts or treatments.
4. Submissions must be unproduced and unpublished. Previous readings and/or workshops are acceptable.
5. The playwright(s) must be the sole owner of the script copyright.
6. Submissions are limited to one work per playwright.
Submissions must include the following:
The SCRIPT, including on the cover:
- NAME OF PLAY
- PLAYWRIGHT'S NAME(S)
- CONTACT INFORMATION (Address, Phone Number, Email Address)
Supporting materials:
- COVER LETTER (including full contact details)
- BIO OF PLAYWRIGHT(S)
- SCRIPT SUMMARY (Character Breakdown, Setting, Time Period)
- A QUESTION YOU HOPE THE READING WILL ANSWER ABOUT THE WORK
All files should be in PDF format.
Due to the high volume of submissions expected, we are only able to accept the first 100 entries. Any submissions that do not contain all of the elements listed above will not be eligible for consideration.
Submission Deadline: May 18th, 2026
Rehearsal Dates: June 29th-July 14th, 2026
Festival Dates: July 15th-19th, 2026
Email submissions to newvoices@lakewoodplayhouse.org by May 18th. The deadline may close earlier if our submission limit is reached.
Following the overwhelming success of our inaugural new writing festival last year, Lakewood Playhouse is delighted to announce the return of the Festival Of New Voices and submissions are now open!
We are seeking exciting new works that celebrate new voices and diverse perspectives for our 2026 festival. Up to six new works will be selected by a team of local arts professionals to be given readings during the festival in July. These readings are developmental in nature and should be seen as works in draft. A playwright and cast talkback will follow each staged reading.
Submission Guidelines:
1. Submissions must be new theatrical works.
2. Musicals will be accepted but must contain original compositions and nothing that requires external licensing.
3. Scripts must be completed drafts. No incomplete drafts or treatments.
4. Submissions must be unproduced and unpublished. Previous readings and/or workshops are acceptable.
5. The playwright(s) must be the sole owner of the script copyright.
6. Submissions are limited to one work per playwright.
Submissions must include the following:
The SCRIPT, including on the cover:
- NAME OF PLAY
- PLAYWRIGHT'S NAME(S)
- CONTACT INFORMATION (Address, Phone Number, Email Address)
Supporting materials:
- COVER LETTER (including full contact details)
- BIO OF PLAYWRIGHT(S)
- SCRIPT SUMMARY (Character Breakdown, Setting, Time Period)
- A QUESTION YOU HOPE THE READING WILL ANSWER ABOUT THE WORK
All files should be in PDF format.
Due to the high volume of submissions expected, we are only able to accept the first 100 entries. Any submissions that do not contain all of the elements listed above will not be eligible for consideration.
Submission Deadline: May 18th, 2026
Rehearsal Dates: June 29th-July 14th, 2026
Festival Dates: July 15th-19th, 2026
Email submissions to newvoices@lakewoodplayhouse.org by May 18th. The deadline may close earlier if our submission limit is reached.