Deadline: October 31, 2026
SUBMISSION FORM
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS! The submission window for Season 2 of The Human Side of Health is officially open! This Winter 2026, we’re focusing on Black Health: health concerns and wellness within Black communities.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: BLACK PLAYWRIGHTS! The submission window for Season 2 of The Human Side of Health is officially open! This Winter 2026, we’re focusing on Black Health: health concerns and wellness within Black communities.
We are seeking short plays (10 minutes maximum) written by Black playwrights and created specifically for virtual performance.
For your play to be considered, it must be written specifically for a virtual platform as the setting in the script. We will NOT select plays that require reimagining a play made for the live stage. The setting must be written for the virtual setting. Virtual format = Zoom, FaceTime video call or similar using a virtual modality as the setting. Any work submitted that does not incorporate use of a virtual platform will not be considered.
Theme: Black Health 
Length: 10 minutes maximum 
Format: Written for a virtual setting If selected, playwrights also participate in an artist community conversation and receive an honorarium.
Full eligibility requirements and submission details: