Deadline: August 30, 2026
Or until 40 eligible submissions have been received
SUBMISSION FORM
The Harbor New Musical Initiative was created to discover, develop, and produce exceptional original musicals by emerging and established writers from around the world. Each year, one musical will be selected to receive a fully staged production as the Season Finale of Harbor Theatrics, along with a $250 honorarium, a guaranteed run of at least six public performances, and collaborative support throughout the production process.
Unlike many submission opportunities, every accepted musical will receive personalized written feedback from our Literary Team. We believe every writer deserves thoughtful consideration, constructive feedback, and the encouragement to continue creating.
To ensure every submission receives the attention it deserves, only 40 eligible musicals will be accepted each year.
Whether this is your first musical or your fiftieth, we invite you to share your story with us.
The Harbor New Musical Initiative was created to discover, develop, and produce exceptional original musicals by emerging and established writers from around the world. Each year, one musical will be selected to receive a fully staged production as the Season Finale of Harbor Theatrics, along with a $250 honorarium, a guaranteed run of at least six public performances, and collaborative support throughout the production process.
Unlike many submission opportunities, every accepted musical will receive personalized written feedback from our Literary Team. We believe every writer deserves thoughtful consideration, constructive feedback, and the encouragement to continue creating.
To ensure every submission receives the attention it deserves, only 40 eligible musicals will be accepted each year.
Whether this is your first musical or your fiftieth, we invite you to share your story with us.
1. Eligibility
Submitted musicals must be original, full-length works that have not received a previous full
professional or community theatre production. Workshop productions, staged readings,
developmental presentations, concerts, and festival performances are eligible. Submitters must
own or control all necessary rights.
2. Submission Window
Submissions will be accepted from August 1, 2026 through August 30, 2026, or until 40 eligible
submissions have been received, whichever occurs first. Incomplete submissions may be deemed
ineligible.
3. No Submission Fee
There is no fee to submit. Submission does not guarantee selection.
4. Ownership
Authors retain all copyright, publishing, licensing, and intellectual property rights.
5. Review Rights
By submitting, authors grant Harbor Theatrics permission to distribute materials to its Literary
Committee solely for evaluation and to retain copies for internal review and archival purposes.
6. Feedback
Every eligible submission accepted into the initiative will receive personalized written feedback from
Harbor Theatrics' Literary Team. Feedback is constructive artistic commentary and does not
guarantee future production.
7. Selection
Harbor Theatrics has sole discretion regarding eligibility, finalists, and selection, and reserves the
right not to select a musical if no submission is deemed suitable.
8. Production Agreement
Selection does not constitute a binding production contract. A separate production agreement will
be negotiated with the selected author(s).
9. Script Revisions
Any suggested revisions will be collaborative and require the approval of the author(s).
10. Honorarium
The selected musical will receive a $250 honorarium according to the production agreement.
11. Production Rights
The selected author(s) agree to negotiate in good faith for the non-exclusive rights needed for the
Summer 2027 production. All future rights remain with the author(s).
12. Marketing
The selected author(s) grant Harbor Theatrics permission to use approved promotional materials
solely for marketing the Summer 2027 production.
13. Withdrawal
Authors may withdraw their submission at any time before selection by providing written notice.
14. Cancellation
Harbor Theatrics reserves the right to postpone, modify, or cancel the initiative due to unforeseen
circumstances.
15. Acceptance
Submission constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
16. Confidentiality
Harbor Theatrics and its Literary Committee will treat all submitted materials as confidential and will
not distribute or publicly discuss them outside the official review process without the author's
permission.
17. Contact
Harbor Theatrics
St. Louis, Missouri
www.harbortheatrics.org
info@harbortheatrics.org