CUT / EDGE Poetry for Playwrights Workshop 2026

Cut Edge Collective is holding a "Poetry for Playwrights" workshop, led by poet Carlie Hoffman. The workshop is designed specifically for playwrights, and will follow this schedule:

First class: Introduction to poetry

Second and Third class: Narrative poetry

Fourth and Fifth class: Dialogic poetry 

 

There will be readings, writing, workshopping and homework.


Dates are Tuesdays, October 6 - November 3, 6-8 pm., in midtown (once we have critical mass, I will reserve space).

Total fee: $150.

TO RESERVE A SPOT, PLEASE EMAIL CUTEDGECOLLECTIVE@GMAIL.COM. YOUR SPACE WILL BE RESERVED UPON RECEIPT OF THE WORKSHOP FEE.

This is a first come/first served opportunity - once we have 10 reserved spots, the opportunity will close, and there will be more information forthcoming.

As playwright Janet Neipris said: "Words are the enemy of theater." This workshop offers a manner of combatting that.

Hoping to see you at the poetry table!

46 Minutes Collective Mixed Bag show

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Deadline: September 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Brooklyn NYC

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Mixed Bag is a variety show for first drafts. We provide artists working in a variety of mediums with a low-tech space and audiences to further develop their works. We hope this will be an opportunity to learn about your piece and discover the next steps in your process. 

What we are looking for: 

In-development work that has not yet premiered. One or two developmental readings or showings is okay, but we are looking for work in the earlier stages of development. 

Works in any medium: performance art, dance, theater, film, music, poetry, multi-media, interactive art, magic, mime, juggling, etc. (these can be excerpts of longer works).

Artists who are looking to investigate or discover something about their work.

Cast: Up to 10 performers

Length: Up to 15 minutes

We Can Offer:

A low-tech performance space at Brick Aux to share your work - 628 Metropolitan Ave Brooklyn

One, 20-minute spacing rehearsal/tech the hour before the show.

A Stage Manager to assist with the run of show.

Photos and video of your piece.

An audience of fellow artists and creatives to share in your developmental process with the option for feedback from the audience if that is helpful for your process.

Marketing through the 46 Minutes Instagram and mailing list. If selected, we will ask for additional marketing materials from you/your team.

Brick Aux space capabilities (basic sound system, clip lights, projector, tables and chairs) (learn more here).

A $100 stipend for your work and time.

What You Bring:

Collaborators and creative team.

Any desired props, costumes, lights, design elements, etc. beyond what exists in the Brick Aux space.

An understanding of what you need to present your own work at whatever stage it's at in your process.

An openness to the liminal space that is in-process work and a desire to discover what can be learned when presenting a rough draft.

Please Note: The artist is responsible for all rehearsal process needs. We are unable to provide any rehearsal space or financial assistance at this time. This is designed to be an in-process showing, so we encourage you to come as you are with whatever you have created at this point in time. 

Each artist may only submit one piece per Mixed Bag showing.

If you have any questions please reach out to us at 46mincollective@gmail.com 

We at The 46 Minutes Collective are committed to making our programming accessible to all who wish to participate, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 46mincollective@gmail.com with any ways we can support you.

Classics in Color (CiC) is a new play development for BIPoC writers

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Deadline: August 31, 2026

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Classics in Color (CiC) is a new play development and public engagement program for BIPoC writers developing plays that blend the BIPoC lived-experience with global classics.

CiC is conducted via Zoom and uses an instructor-led curated classroom format with the goal of working constructively toward advancing each matriculant’s vision for their play.

Since public engagement is an equally important component of both the CiC experience and the DQT mission, up to three excerpts of pieces developed in CiC are chosen by the artistic and executive directors for presentation in an online showcase.

To be eligible for CiC, you must identify as BIPoC, have an early draft of a play that fits the description above, and submit the required materials by deadline. Additionally, participants must be able to attend all 8 sessions in their entirety.

Up to 12 matriculants will be selected based on early drafts of their plays, interviews, and other submission materials (i.e., artistic statement, resumes, etc.)

Classics in Color will be conducted via Zoom for 8-consecutive weeks from 6:00-9:00pm (EST) each Monday between October 12 – November 30. DQT is proud to announce this season's CiC instructor will once again be OBIE Award winner and recent Guggenheim Fellow recipient Caridad Svich. 

The Dramatic Question - DQT American Woman 2026-27

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Deadline: August 31, 2026

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American Woman (AW) is a solo show development and public engagement program for Female-identifying writers living in the United States.

AW is conducted online and uses an instructor-led curated classroom format to advance each matriculant’s vision of their solo show.

Since public engagement is an equally important component of both the AW experience and the DQT mission, up to three excerpts of pieces developed in AW are chosen by the artistic and executive directors for presentation in an online showcase.

To be eligible for AW, you must be Female-identifying, have an early draft of a solo piece, and submit the required materials by the deadline. Additionally, participants must be able to attend all 8 sessions in their entirety.

Up to 12 matriculants will be selected based on early drafts of their solo pieces, interviews, and other submission materials (i.e., artistic statements, resumes, etc.).

American Woman will be conducted via Zoom for 8-consecutive weeks from 12:00-2:30pm (EST), each Sunday between October 4 - November 22.

DQT is proud to announce this season's PT instructor will once again be Raquel Almazan.

2027 Lamoise New Works - MOXIE Theatre seeks plays by women

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Deadline: August 25, 2026

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San Diego, California

Seeking 

- Four (4) ten-minute plays

- Two (2) full-length plays that will receive a workshop and undergo a short development process with the actors and creative teams.

- And one (1) full-length play that will be performed as-is, will be selected for a staged reading.

- All playwrights of full-length works will be provided travel and housing for the duration of the festival weekend (not including the workshop process).

Play must be written by women+ playwright(s).

Works submitted must be unpublished, unproduced, and available for production.

Only one (1) submission is allowed per playwright.

Character/Casting Limit:

Festival selections are limited to works that can be performed by a maximum of six actors total: five actors covering principal roles and one actor covering stage directions and/or minor cameo roles. Plays with larger character lists are still eligible, provided the material can reasonably be performed within this casting structure through doubling or multi-role casting. If you are considering multiple works for submission, we encourage you to keep this limitation in mind. Writers are still welcome to submit works that exceed this structure if they feel strongly the piece should be considered.

Every playwright who submits to the festival will receive a response by email, regardless of the outcome.

We anticipate notifying playwrights of their semi-finalist status by September 2026, with final festival selections informed in November 2026.

Submitting is free and playwrights are not required to self-produce. Production of selected works happens in-house with MOXIE, and there are no participation fees for festival selections.

See the FAQ for more information.

Theatre Now - Verse into Cabaret

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Deadline: July 24, 2026

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Verse Intro Cabaret is a monthly basement bash of bold new musical theatre! Held at the historic SoHo Playhouse, our series showcases fresh work by emerging musical theatre writers in a fun, low-pressure, and ultra-supportive environment.

Theatre Now is a non-profit theatre company dedicated to supporting musical theatre writers. We launched this cabaret series with a simple goal: give new voices a space to be heard without drink minimums or stuffy vibes. Each month we feature two musical theatre teams. Each team will be guaranteed a stipend of $75 rather than being reliant on the box office. That amount may increase as we build the program and grow a larger audience.

Whether you're testing a few new songs or trying something riskier, Verse Intro is a space to experiment, connect, and be celebrated.

Things to Know:We strongly recommend attending a Verse Intro show before performing. Get a feel for the space and community!
Each act is limited to four performers max (including instrumentalists).

To Submit, Please Provide:Your Name(s)
A Headshot or Professional Photo
A Short Bio (200 words max)
Social Media Handles
Your Availability for 2026 Performance Dates Sep 13, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6 and in 2027 Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4 and May 2

Performance Materials:One Required Link or File Upload (video or audio) to a song from a musical you’ve written (music and/or lyrics).
One Optional Link or File Upload for a second piece.
For each, please include a short description of the song’s context and the names of any co-writers (if they are not part of the team you are applying with).

You’ll also be asked to review and acknowledge our F.A.Q. sheet with event info and artist agreements before submitting. CLICK HERE to read our F.A.Q. sheet.

We can’t wait to hear your work. Thank you for sharing your voice with us!

The WinterWorks New Play Festival February 2027

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Deadline: none given

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The WinterWorks New Play Festival supports the presentation and development of engaging, intimate plays that serve as a catalyst for conversation within our community. As a theatre operating outside of a major metropolitan hub, we believe the American narrative is vast, and varied. We are seeking plays that explore the true multiplicity of the American experience; stories that reflect the diverse textures, complex histories, and distinct voices of communities across the country.

We ask our script readers to look for plays they cannot wait to talk about; stories that demand to be heard and refuse to leave you after the lights go down.

Cast Size & Scale: We are seeking intimate, small-cast scripts (ideally 6 actors or fewer) that prioritize character-driven storytelling. We welcome creative doubling and lean, imaginative production demands that maximize emotional impact.

Genre and Style: There are no aesthetic boundaries here. We welcome plays of any genre, style, or structure—from hyper-realism and sharp-witted comedy to non-linear narratives, magical realism, and experimental forms. If it excites your imagination, we want to read it.

Community Engagement: Most importantly, we are looking for work that actively bridges the gap between the stage and the public. We are deeply interested in plays that speak directly to people who may not consider themselves “theatre-goers” yet.

Submissions Should Be

• Full length plays that stand alone as a full evening of theater. 
• Complete drafts – not incomplete or treatments.
• Plays that have never had a professional AEA production; readings and workshops are fine.
• And most importantly: plays you are interested in actively advancing in a developmental environment.

Submissions Should NOT Be

• Incomplete drafts or treatments
• A play that has received a professional AEA production
• A play that you consider “done” or “finished”
• A play that you “just want to hear read out loud”

How To Submit Your Play

What you will need to complete your submission:

Artistic Statement (PDF format) 

Please detail:

• What development has the script undergone thus far? What are the elements of the script you’re still exploring? (Suggested word count: at least 250 words).
• Please provide a short synopsis of your current draft (Suggested word count: at least 100 words)
• Artistic Résume (PDF format)
• Complete Draft of the Play or project that you wish to develop (PDF format), with your name and the play title on the cover page.

Please note:

Please format your PDF submissions in the following format: [Lastname, Firstname-Title of Play.pdf], etc. Please use the same format for artistic statement, and resume as well. 

This is not a blind submission process: please be sure your name is on your play.

We can ONLY accept plays and resumes in PDF format. Using any other format will only delay the processing of your script.

Once you have uploaded and submitted your materials, you will not be able to make changes.

Please do not include additional materials.

Origins New Works Program at CVRep 2026-2027

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Deadline: July 25, 2026

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Established in 2023, the Origins New Works Program at CVRep is a safe, creative, and collaborative environment for writers, directors, and composers to hear their work out loud and see their work reach its full potential.

Each season, four new, undiscovered works will be invited to participate in a 29-hour staged reading in the Coachella Valley, fully funded and produced by CVRep. One of these four projects will be selected to be produced the following theatrical season on our Main Stage. It is a true ‘page to stage’ program that is committed to seeing the full development of the next Broadway Show.

GUIDELINES

- The Origins Program is open to any original, unpublished and unproduced FULL-LENGTH play or musical which is in line with our artistic vision and mission. The goal of the program is to help writers develop unfinished work in a collaborative environment.

- CVRep is in pursuit of thought-provoking, innovative theater of substance and storytelling which highlights the diverse voices and experiences of the American culture.

- We are unable to consider plays and musicals which require more than 15 cast members.

- Playwrights must reside in the United States and be able to attend rehearsals.

Please be prepared to submit a synopsis and bio in addition to:

- 20 page sample of your script in PDF form (title page/cast breakdown do not count toward page count)

- Up to three demo tracks (if your project is a musical)

If we would like to request a full copy of your script we will contact you within 8-12 weeks. Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we are only able to respond to work that is in line with our artistic vision and goals. 

We appreciate your patience as we give each submission ample time and careful consideration.
For additional information please email kgilligan@cvrep.org

MEET THE PLAYWRIGHT (LAB) RFP weeks NYC-based BIPOC playwrights

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Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026

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Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is pleased to open its application portal for the 6th annual Meet the Playwright (MTP) program, now expanded into an 8-month MTP Lab for professional development and showcasing new, unpublished, unproduced plays by a four-member cohort.

MTP Lab will continue to spotlight early-career theater writers who identify as BIIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Immigrant, People of Color). While MTP prioritizes Queens-based writers identifying as BIIPOC, any NYC-based BIIPOC playwright may apply. Applicants will be selected by a peer jury comprised of playwrights, creative professionals, and cultural leaders representing the diversity of NYC’s theater community.

Led by Program Manager Iyvon E., the MTP Lab is a cohort-based playwright residency that invests in early-career writers through long-arc career and dramaturgical development combined with industry mentorship and access. This takes the form of biweekly convenings (remote, offsite, and at JCAL), professional development workshops, and mentoring processes. Two mentors in particular—a playwright mentor and a producing/directing mentor—drives the playwrights’ growth, amplifying and deepening progress made in regular writing labs through one-on-one support and seminars with guest speakers.

The MTP Lab culminates in a staged reading of a new work by each member of the cohort at JCAL’s 94-seat studio theater that is free and open to the public, followed by a moderated Q&A with the audience and a reception in the playwright’s honor. Each cohort member receives $300 per month, a total of $2,400, for participation in the program. Each playwright may also schedule up to 100 hours of free rehearsal space prior to the staged reading.

Timeline (Important Dates)

LAB MEETINGS (WEDNESDAYS 7:00 pm–9:00 pm)

October 2026 

· October 7, 2026

· October 21, 2026 

November 2026 

· November 4, 2026 

· November 18, 2026 

December 2026 

· December 2, 2026

· December 16, 2026 

January 2027 

· January 6, 2027 

· January 20, 2027 

February 2027

· Feb 10, 2027

· Feb 24, 2027

March 2027

· March 10, 2027

· March 24, 2027

April 2027

· April 7, 2027

· April 21, 2027

May 2027

· May 5, 2027

· May 19, 2027

Public Reading Dates (FRIDAYS 8:00 pm)

· Feb 19, 2027

· March 19, 2027

· April 16, 2027

· May 14, 2027

Eligibility & Criteria 

· All applications and materials MUST be submitted via Submittable.com. Applications received by other methods, such as dropping off or handing directly to JCAL personnel, will not be considered.

· Playwrights submit 25 pages of a fully developed play and 10 pages of a new play that they propose to develop through the program. Semi-finalists will be invited to submit the complete manuscript of their fully developed work.

· The proposed play, when completed, typically has a running time of 90 minutes or less.

· Playwrights whose work has had professional productions beyond the Actors’ Equity Showcase Code are not eligible for this program.

· Playwrights must be age 18 or older to participate.

Selection 

· Submissions are reviewed and adjudicated by a peer jury of theater professionals.

· The jury will select finalists for interviews with the Project Manager and JCAL leadership.

· Interviews take place virtually during the week of August 9, 2026, and August 16, 2026.

· Four selected playwrights for the MTP LAB will be notified during the week of August 30, 2026.

About JCAL

Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL), founded in 1972, is a multidisciplinary arts center based in the diverse community of Southeast Queens. Our mission is devoted to offering quality visual and performing arts and to providing accessible education programs to encourage participation in the arts.

JCAL’s core service area is Southeast Queens. We welcome artists, learners, and audiences to the Jamaica Arts Center and the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, both in downtown Jamaica, and to partner sites, such as the public schools and senior centers in Queens. We also welcome artists, learners, and audiences to partner projects at the Red Wall Art Gallery at Resorts World New York City, Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Greater Nexus, operated by Greater Jamaica Development Corporation.

When selecting artists, we give priority to those who live or practice in Southeast Queens, followed by artists from throughout the “world’s borough,” and then from the Greater New York City area and beyond. Our arts and education programs similarly aim to “super-serve” Queens audiences—and to welcome everyone to downtown Jamaica.

JCAL is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and is closed on major holidays. For additional information, call JCAL at 718-658-7400 or visit www.JCAL.org.

Contact:

Dsmith@JCAL.org

Workshops with Theatre du Mississippi of Winona Minnesota

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Deadline: Various

Whether you're a beginner, an experienced writer, or someone with a story to tell, our upcoming FREE/pay what you can playwriting workshops offer creative, practical, and inspiring ways to develop your voice and craft

Diverse Character Creation (July 8th 7:30pm-8:30pm CST | Zoom)
Learn how to write diverse, authentic characters through ethical representation, research, and cultural consultation.

Zoom, Registration Required, Asynchronous Option Available.

Fundamentals of Playwriting (July 30th 7:30pm-8:30pm CST | Zoom)
Learn the core elements of playwriting, including character, conflict, and dramatic structure, through discussion and activities.

Zoom, Registration Required, Asynchronous Option Available.

Playwriting for Social Change (August 2nd 2pm-5pm CST | Zoom)
Explore Theatre for Social Change and collaboratively devise a short performance addressing a social issue.

Zoom, Registration Required, Asynchronous Option Available.

The Art of Listening (August 16th 2pm-5pm CST | Zoom)
Discover listening and play-based techniques to spark ideas, overcome writer’s block, and start writing with confidence.
Zoom, Registration Required, Asynchronous Option Available.

Creating a One Act (Thursdays September 24th - October 15th | Reading on November 12th). Winona, MN
Great writing takes practice! Learn the essentials of playwriting in a supportive, low-stress workshop focused on creativity, skill-building, and real progress! From page to stage.
Calendar to register:
https://tdmwinona.org/calendar?category=Playwriting+Workshop

For the zoom workshops you can live anywhere! We’ve had international people join us. For the creating a one act you must be in person in Winona, MN.

Cry Havoc Play List 2026

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Deadline: July 6, 2026

PlayList Project Application Form - 2026

We are pleased to announce the fourth annual cycle of PlayList, a short play development series. Each participating playwright will write a new 10-minute play, ready for submission to festivals and other opportunities, supported by the new play dramaturgy community of the CRY HAVOC Company. The project will culminate in a public presentation of the play collection. Applications close end of day Monday, July 6th.

PlayList is for writers of any background, identity, education or experience level who are interested in honing their work on a short script with a room full of artists experienced in new play development. 

Applicants need to be local to the NYC area to participate and CRY HAVOC is especially seeking artists from underrepresented communities for this project. No fee to apply or participate; writers are paid a stipend for the use of their work in the public presentation.

The CRY HAVOC Company believes that writing a script doesn’t have to be a solitary experience. Feedback at key points in the writing process can bring you closer to your goals. Our approach to script development places your writing goals at the center of the workshop discussion, ensuring that collaborators are offering feedback in service of the play you are trying to write.

If you are interested in seeing how our structured feedback process can support your work, apply to be one of our PlayList writers!

PlayList participants will write new 10-minute scripts inspired by creative prompts linked by a theme. The 2026 theme is PlayList: Road Trip. Each writer will draw inspiration for a two-character play from a road trip song and an American roadside attraction.

What’s the Process?

SELECT
Playwrights apply to the project, sharing a writing sample and a song and landmark to serve as inspiration for a ten-minute play.

SHUFFLE
The songs and landmarks are reassigned randomly among the five selected playwrights.

CREATE
Each PlayList writer drafts a ten-minute, two-character play inspired by another playwright’s prompts.

COLLAB
Writers develop their drafts over several feedback sessions in the CRY HAVOC Workshop.

PLAY
Actors and directors join the process to present the PlayList collection as a public Equity 29-Hour Reading of the plays.

How does the collaboration work?

Each writer works with a facilitator—a CRY HAVOC artist to confer with before/after each feedback session. Facilitators moderate each session in support of the playwright and their goals. The feedback sessions will include our roster of artists with years of new play dramaturgy experience, the other PlayList writers, and invited guests and colleagues.

What's the schedule?
PlayList applicants are asked to commit to participation in a preliminary welcome meeting, six in-person workshop sessions in NYC, two final Zoom workshop sessions, and the public reading in NYC. 

See schedule below (all sessions will be in the evening):

• Mon. Aug. 31st: Welcome meeting
• Mon. Sept. 14th and Wed. Sept. 16th: In-person workshops, 1st drafts
• Tue. Sept. 22nd and Wed. Sept. 23rd: In-person workshops, 2nd drafts
• Mon. Sept. 28th and Wed. Sept. 30th: In-person workshops, 3rd drafts
• Mon. Oct. 5th and Wed. Oct. 7th: Zoom workshops, 4th drafts
• Mon Oct 26th: Public presentation

Who is PlayList for?

• This program is for writers of ANY background, especially if you are:
• looking for tools to support the development of new work
• searching for a community to serve as a “home base” for creative feedback and support
• not sure what you are going to write next
• an artist at any stage of your career, from emerging to established, who is looking for new collaborators

What are we looking for?

• CRY HAVOC is looking for artists who are interested in:
• discussing their work and their goals
• supporting the work of others
• exploring a system for structured feedback

When will I hear back about my application?

• All applicants will get a confirmation that their submission has been received
• Semi-finalists will be notified in early August
• Finalists will be notified in mid-August
• Selections will be finalized in late August

Any further questions? Email us: contact@cryhavoccompany.org

Queer Speech writers cohort

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Deadline: July 5, 2026 11:59 PM 

SUBMISSION FORM

To Apply:
Submit a 300-word pitch describing your project, your artistic background, and your creative vision. Fill out the form.

ARE YOU A PLAYWRIGHT?
DO YOU LIVE IN/NEAR NYC?
APPLY TO QUEERSPEECH SEASON 2: 2026-2027 !

QUEERSPEECH is a writers cohort for early-career queer artists developing new theatrical work. Running from October 2026 through Summer 2027, this cohort-based program offers hands-on support at the very beginning of the writing process.
Rooted in collaboration and community, QUEERSPEECH provides structured, bi-monthly check-ins where selected artists will share progress, exchange feedback, and set goals—from table reads to development workshops. In addition to creative guidance, artists will receive producing support and assistance identifying and applying to relevant opportunities, ensuring their work reaches the audiences it deserves.

The program culminates in a showcase in Summer 2027, offering a platform to celebrate the cohort’s evolving works in front of a wider public.

Who We’re Looking For:
-Early-career queer artists working in any form of theatrical expression
-Projects must be at the early stages (a pitch, an idea, a scene, a 10 minute play)
-Artists seeking both artistic and producing support
-NYC-based or able to travel to NYC regularly. 

SQUARE ONE: 1st D.R.A.F.T.

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Deadline: June 30, 2026

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Development, Readings, Artists, Feedback & Theatre

We are now accepting submissions for Square One: 1st D.R.A.F.T., a collaborative new play development program designed to take original one-act plays from concept to fully staged production.

Questions? Please email maya@lakeworthplayhouse.org

Over the course of 6-8 months, selected playwrights will work alongside directors, actors, and theatre professionals through an intensive development and workshop process that includes:

• Script evaluations and feedback
• Table reads with actors
• Guided rewrites and revisions
• Collaborative development sessions
• Staged readings with an audience
• Professional production opportunities

This is not simply a play festival. Square One is a development lab.

We are seeking playwrights who are excited about collaboration and open to the rewriting process. Scripts selected for the program will evolve through multiple drafts and workshop sessions with input from theatre professionals, performers, and audiences. Writers should submit work they are comfortable revising and developing as part of an ensemble-driven creative process.

At the conclusion of the program, 3-4 plays will be selected for full production.

Submission Requirements

• Original one-act plays only
• Maximum of 15 minutes/15 Pages in length
• Plays should be able to be performed in a small 60 seat Black Box Theater
• Plays must be written specifically for the assigned Square One theme
• Playwrights retain full intellectual property rights to their final script
• 1 submission per playwright
• Plays may only be 2-5 actors (no one performer pieces, no more than 5 actors)
• ThemeA Light In The Dark
• Formatting Requirements12-point Times New Roman or Courier
• Single-spaced
• Character names in ALL CAPS above dialogue
• Standard play formatting and pagination
• 1-inch margins (1.5-inch left margin preferred)

May 18 through June 30
Selection Period

June 30 through July 25
10 plays selected for development
Phase One: Development Lab

August through 1st Week of November

This phase will alternate between:
• Writing and revision weeks
• Actor reading/workshop weeks

***PLAYWRIGHTS MUST BE AVAILABLE to meet 2-3 times a month in the evenings, August – October

The process culminates in a public staged reading of all 10 selected plays in the 1st Week of November.
Final Selection

Following the staged readings, 3 finalist plays will be selected for continued development and production.

Phase Two: Production Sprint

January through 1st Week of AprilFinal script revisions with playwrights
• Directors begin staging and rehearsals
• Full productions mounted for performance
Final Performances

Tentatively scheduled for 1st Week of April

46 Minutes Collective Fall 2026 Writer's Group seeks NYC-based writers

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Deadline: June 29, 2026 at 11:59 EDT

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The 46 Minutes Writers Group is a seasonal cohort of playwrights helping develop each other’s new work. Led by Gabby Kimbrough and Cha Mangan, our playwrights can receive feedback on their new work, get to hear their new work said out loud, and be held accountable for getting new pages and edits out. The Fall 2026 cohort program will be 10 weeks long, with each writer presenting their work every other week. We'll be meeting in-person every Saturday at the Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch from 11am - 2pm, September 19th to November 21st.

Writers will also publicly share a short snippet of their work in our fall ROUGH CUTS public showcase, which will take place on December 7th, 2026.

Writer's Group Meeting Sessions (11am-2pm on Saturdays at the Brooklyn Public Library)

Sept 19: 11am-2pm
Sept 26: 11am-2pm
Oct 3: 11am-2pm
Oct 10: 11am-2pm
Oct 17: 11am-2pm
Oct 24: 11am-2pm
Oct 31: 11am-2pm
Nov 7: 11am-2pm
Nov 14: 11am-2pm
Nov 21: 11am-2pm

ROUGH CUTS Public Sharing Night: December 7th, 2026 at 6:30pm, Location TBD

Location: Brooklyn Public Library - 10 Grand Army Plaza 1st floor, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Eligibility:
- must be an NYC-based artist
- must be able to attend all 10 sessions + ROUGH CUTS in person
- not currently enrolled in an MFA program

About Us: THE 46 MINUTES COLLECTIVE is a non-hierarchical performance collective founded by artists committed to nurturing and producing boldly original, interdisciplinary time-based work. We aim to bolster emerging artists in their pursuit to push the limits of form, challenge the purity of medium, and foster collaborative processes. Our works exist in the in-between and the surreal; they tap on the fourth wall in a quest to make art that is accessible and creatively adventurous. See more about our work, mission, and ongoing programs at www.46mincollective.com.

If you have any questions, need help filling out this application, or are having trouble uploading documents, please reach out to us at 46mincollective@gmail.com

IATI Theater seeks submissions for the 2027 Cimientos Season - CONVOCATORIA PARA OBRAS TEATRALES

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Deadline: June 30, 2026

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

CONVOCATORIA PARA OBRAS TEATRALES - Las instrucciones también están disponibles en español (desplácese hacia abajo).

Submissions are only accepted through the electronic form–see link below. Make sure to read guidelines before completing the submission form. For more information: iatitheater.org or contact: guillermo@iatitheater.org.

Cimientos is IATI Theater’s Play Development Program. We provide playwrights the opportunity to develop new, never-before produced plays through a community of cutting-edge theater artists. Through the PPP* and SRP*, Cimientos amplifies as clearly as possible the voice of the playwright who lays the foundation from which the work emerges. Like IATI Theater, Cimientos is committed to supporting playwrights and works that challenge convention and explore the avant-garde spirit of IATI’s Vanguardia.

Submissions that do not adhere to the following guidelines will not be reviewed.

1. The online form is the only method of submission. No submissions will be accepted via email. Once submitted, no changes can be made. Please ensure to submit the correct file. The submission button will be active during June.

2. This program is open to authors from anywhere in the world with original works in English or Spanish who are interested in feedback from a New York audience.

3. The playwright must commit to take part in the PPP (Playwrights Peer Panel) meetings, which will be held online. The PPP will meet for ten (10) consecutive weeks during December 2026 - February 2027.

4. The playwright must commit to participate in their post-reading talk-back, either in person or video conference. Staged readings will take place at our theater space in the East Village in July 2027.

5. Applicant must be the original creator of the submitted work and the sole owner of its rights. By submitting their work, applicants grant IATI Theater permission to use the submitted material for the Cimientos Program.

6. The submission must be a completed, new, full-length play that has not had a previous professional production. If the play has undergone a workshop, staged reading or development of any kind, the playwright must state so on the online form. We encourage plays in an early stage of development.

7. Submissions must be unpublished work. Published plays in any format are not acceptable.

8. Only one play may be submitted per playwright, per season.

9. Scripts must be between 45–90 minutes in length.

10. The play must have five (5) actors or less. Plays with more than five characters must include a clear doubling plan demonstrating how the play can be performed by five actors or fewer. It must be clearly expressed on the online form.

11. The playwright’s name(s) or identifying information must not appear anywhere within the script, file name, or document metadata. Cimientos reads submissions “blind,” in an effort to let the quality of the work speak for itself and to keep our judging process as equitable as possible.

12. All documents must be submitted in PDF format. Other formats will not be accepted.

13. Submissions for the 2027 Season will only be accepted from June 1 to June 30, 2026.

TO SUBMIT

https://www.iatitheater.org/cimientos

Cimientos 2027 will consist of two main components:

◆ PPP (Playwrights Peer Panel): Playwrights accepted to the program and IATI Theater’s artistic staff will converge in workshop meetings to discuss the new works that make up the particular season. Every meeting will be dedicated to a single playwright in the program, the focus being in further advancing the text before it is presented in front of a live audience. These meetings will be held online.

◆ SRP (Staged Reading Presentation): Each playwright in the program will be given the opportunity to present their play in a directed, professionally acted staged reading. Thus, the piece will be exposed to a receptive audience that further develops the featured script through a post-reading talkback. The staged reading will take place in person in our theater in New York City.


CONVOCATORIA PARA OBRAS TEATRALES

Del 1 de junio al 30 de junio de 2026, IATI Theater acepta obras teatrales para su programa Cimientos 2027. Los envíos de obras teatrales solo se pueden hacer a través del formulario electrónico en el enlace abajo en este documento.

Asegúrese de leer las instrucciones antes de completar el formulario. Para más información consulte iatitheater.org o contáctese a través del siguiente email: guillermo@iatitheater.org.

Cimientos es un programa de desarrollo de obras teatrales llevado a cabo por IATI Theater que brinda la oportunidad de desarrollar obras nunca producidas a través de una comunidad de artistas de vanguardia. A través de nuestras sesiones de laboratorio (PPP)* y las lecturas dramatizadas (SRP)*, Cimientos amplifica la voz creativa de quien escribe, la cual consideramos la base fundamental de toda obra teatral. Al igual que IATI Theater, Cimientos se compromete a apoyar a las obras que impulsen las convenciones y exploren la vanguardia teatral.

INSTRUCCIONES DE PARTICIPACIÓN

La participación es gratuita

Las obras teatrales que no cumplan con los siguientes requisitos no serán evaluadas.

1. El formulario en línea en la página de IATI es el único método de envío. El sistema estará activo durante el mes de junio. Una vez enviada la obra, no pueden hacerse cambios. Por favor asegúrese de colocar el archivo correcto. No se aceptarán obras por email.

2. Este programa está abierto a personas de cualquier parte del mundo con textos originales en inglés o español que quieran exponer su trabajo a la audiencia de Nueva York.

3. La persona participante debe comprometerse a asistir a las reuniones de laboratorio o PPP (Playwrights Peer Panel),

las cuales se darán por videoconferencia. Las sesiones de PPP se realizarán durante diez (10) semanas consecutivas

entre diciembre 2026 y febrero 2027.

4. La persona participante debe comprometerse a asistir a la conversación con el público posterior a la lectura dramatizada de su obra, ya sea en persona o por videoconferencia. Las lecturas tendrán lugar en nuestro espacio teatral en el East Village de Manhattan en julio 2027.

5. La persona participante debe ser la autora original del trabajo presentado y la única propietaria de sus derechos. Alenviar su trabajo, se otorga permiso a IATI Theater de usar el material presentado para el programa Cimientos 2027.

6. La obra debe estar completa y no debe tener una producción profesional previa. Si la obra ha participado en talleres, lecturas dramatizadas o procesos de desarrollo de cualquier tipo, se debe indicar en el formulario en línea. Las obras en primeras etapas de desarrollo son bienvenidas.

7. La obra enviada debe ser inédita, no debe estar publicada en ningún formato.

8. Solo se puede presentar una obra por participante, por temporada.

9. La obra dramática debe tener entre 45 y 90 minutos de duración.

10. La obra debe requerir cinco (5) actores o menos. Aquellas que tengan más de 5 personajes y puedan ser interpretadas por 5 actores o menos requerirá una explicación en el formulario. Las obras de más de 5 personajes sin explicación precisa no serán evaluadas.

11. No debe existir en ninguna parte del texto, nombre del archivo o metadatos del documento ninguna información de autoría o identificatoria. Cimientos evalúa las obras “a ciegas”, en un esfuerzo por dejar que la calidad del trabajo hable por sí misma y por mantener el proceso de evaluación lo más equitativo y transparente posible.

12. Todos los documentos deben presentarse en formato PDF. Aquellas obras enviadas en otros formatos no serán evaluadas.

13. Los envíos para la temporada 2027 solo se aceptarán del 1 de junio al 30 de junio de 2026.

PARA ENVIAR:

https://www.iatitheater.org/cimientos

El programa Cimientos 2027 constará de dos componentes principales:

◆ PPP (Playwrights Peer Panel): Lxs autorxs aceptadxs en el programa y el staff artístico de IATI Theater se reunirán en sesiones de laboratorio para discutir las nuevas obras que componen la temporada. Cada reunión estará dedicada a una sola obra del programa, con el interés de desarrollar aún más el texto antes de que se presente frente a un público en vivo. Las reuniones se darán de forma virtual en un horario a convenir.

◆ SRP (Staged Reading Presentation): cada dramaturgx en el programa tendrá la oportunidad de presentar su obra enuna lectura dramatizada dirigida y actuada profesionalmente por artistas de la ciudad de Nueva York. Posteriormente, la obra estará expuesta a un público local con el que se tendrá una conversación en vivo para continuar desarrollando el texto. La lectura dramatizada será en persona y tendrá lugar en nuestro teatro localizado en el East Village (Manhattan) en la ciudad de Nueva York.

2026 Modern Works Festival seeks plays by women

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Deadline: June 15, 2026

Submissions will be capped after the first 300 scripts are received

SUBMISSION FORM

Sarasota Florida

Back for the seventh year and taking place at Urbanite Theatre, the 2026 Modern Works Festival is a five-day playwriting and reading festival and a celebration of women in theatre.

Three finalists will be selected by a panel of play readers to present their work as a staged reading during the Festival. The Festival will culminate in an audience roundtable discussion, and Festival Passholders will have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite of the three works. All finalists will receive a stipend award of $1500, plus travel to/from Sarasota and housing.

Seeking new work from emerging and established female playwrights. Playwrights must be available to attend all festival rehearsals and talkbacks in Sarasota, FL. Rehearsals will take place September 22-September 25, 2026. Staged Reading performances will take place September 25 through September 27, 2026.

Interested playwrights are encouraged to read Urbanite’s mission statement and production history to get an idea of the type of work we produce.

Festival Stipend Awards: $1500
Finalists: three finalists will be selected.

• Submissions must be from women playwrights
• Playwrights must reside in the United States
• Plays must be unproduced and unpublished with limited development
• Plays that have been previously submitted to Urbanite Theatre or the Modern Works Festival are not eligible to be submitted again
• No musicals or translations
• Full length plays only (defined as 60 minutes or more)
• Must require four actors or less
• Must include quality, female roles that are well-represented
• Must include a contact page and character breakdown
• One submission per playwright
• Playwright must be available to attend the festival in person September 21-September 27, 2026 

Festival Rules & Requirements

Three finalists will be chosen to participate in the 2026 Modern Works Festival

Each finalist will receive the following: a professional director and stage manager, stage directions reader, professional actors, a table read, 15 rehearsal hours, a staged reading with a total of two staged reading performances and facilitated post-show talkbacks

Staged readings will have some lighting support, music stands and chairs, costumes props, and internal music are not allowed as the readings are text focused; actors cannot be asked to memorize any text

Actors, stage managers, directors will be comprised of local and non-local artists, AEA and non AEA
All finalists will receive an additional stipend of $36 per day perdiem to assist with daily food expenses
Housing, Travel to/from Sarasota will be provided

Finalists will be selected by panel of readers and notified by Urbanite Theatre no later than July 15, 2026.

Submissions must be received by June 15, 2026
The volume of submissions will prevent us from providing individual feedback

For questions regarding the Festival, contact modernworks@urbanitetheatre.com

Syracuse University New Voices/New Works 2027 seeks musicals for residency

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Deadline: June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

SUBMISSION FORM

The Syracuse University Department of Drama is seeking submissions for its Spring 2027 New Works/New Voices (NW/NV) initiative.  NW/NV supports the development of musicals by writers and composers whose perspectives have been historically underrepresented in the musical theater canon. 

NW/NV is seeking completed musicals or musicals-in-progress from teams who are interested in developing their work with undergraduate BFA students.  One musical will be selected, to receive a two-week developmental reading in the Spring 2027 semester, directed and music directed by SU Drama faculty and performed by SU Drama students.  NW/NV is open to any writers and composers who feel their perspectives have been historically underrepresented in the musical theater canon.

All creative team members must be 18 years of age or older.

Applicants may submit more than one musical work for consideration.

Applicants may re-apply with works submitted in previous years but must include an explanation of any development and/or changes that have occurred since the prior year’s submission.

All creative team members must indicate their availability for an in-person residency in Syracuse from January 10-17, 2027, on their application.

Questions? Please email Kathleen Wrinn, artistic director of NW/NV and assistant professor of musical theater in the Department of Drama (kawrinn@syr.edu).

• The 2027 NW/NV selection will be developed and presented as part of the New Works/New Voices Festival of New Musicals.
• The work will be directed and music directed by Department of Drama faculty and performed by students in the B.F.A. musical theater and acting programs.
• Rehearsals begin January 5, 2027, with writing team members in residence beginning January 10, 2027.
• The work will receive two public staged reading presentations during the weekend of January 16-17, 2027, at the festival.
• Each presentation will be a maximum of 90 minutes to accommodate the festival schedule; for works exceeding this length, a 90-minute curated version will be developed during rehearsals.
• Presentations will be followed by facilitated audience talkbacks.

Creators must be in residence in Syracuse from January 10–17, 2027, and may be asked to participate virtually in rehearsals prior to arrival.
Travel to-and-from Syracuse and lodging in Syracuse will be provided.
Writing team members will be housed in a shared apartment with kitchen and laundry facilities, located just down the street from the Department of Drama, with off-street parking available.

CHESTNUT STREET PLAYHOUSE 6TH ANNUAL PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL

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Deadline: June 15, 2026

Please email a summary and sample of your script (first or best 10 pages ONLY) to submissions@chestnutstreetplayhouse.org

Be sure to number your pages and submit your document in PDF format. 

This festival is designed not only as a performance opportunity, but as a collaborative workshop experience focused on helping writers develop the next best version of their piece.

Selected scripts will receive:

-A staged reading/performance as part of the festival
- Dedicated rehearsal and workshop time with directors and actors
- Facilitated feedback sessions
- Audience response opportunities
- Post-festival support and guidance for future development/submissions

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Original plays (finished drafts only)
Works in any genre
Pieces with strong storytelling, compelling characters, and developmental potential

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS:

Reading & Selection

A panel of readers which include theater artists, directors, actors, and playwrights will review submissions. The panel will read each summary/submission anonymously. Selected pieces will be chosen based on voice, theatricality, storytelling, and potential for development. If selected, you will be asked to submit your entire script for final review. 

Workshop & Rehearsal Process

Each selected playwright will collaborate with a director and cast through a workshop-style rehearsal process focused on exploration, discovery, and refinement. Additionally, Connecticut playwright Scott Stephen Kegler will be participating as our Dramaturg for the festival working with each selected play to help with script analysis and development.

Festival Performances

The selected works will be presented before live audiences as staged readings. The CSP PlayFest will be held Sept. 11-13 (TBD based on selections)

Audience Feedback

Following performances, audiences will have opportunities to provide guided feedback and participate in post-show discussions designed to support the playwrights’ ongoing development process.

Continuing the Journey

Chestnut Street Playhouse hopes to help playwrights continue developing their work beyond the festival by providing resources, festival recommendations, and encouragement for future productions and workshops.

We can’t wait to discover and help develop new voices and new stories.
Scott Stephen Kegler, Co-Chair & Dramaturg
Derek Corriveau, Co-Chair & Coordinator
Lisa Bono, Managing Artistic Director & Festival Administrator

The People’s Theatre is seeking playwrights for the New Horizons Reading Festival

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Deadline: May 15, 2026

or when 100 submissions are received

SUBMISSION FORM

The People’s Theatre is seeking playwrights whose work engages with stories, experiences, and perspectives that have been historically underrepresented in the American theatre. We are especially interested in uplifting work that reflects the voices and lived experiences of immigrants, People of Color, Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ communities, while welcoming applications from playwrights of all backgrounds.

ELIGIBILITY:

• The applicant must have completed at least 1 full-length play or at least 2 one-act plays.
• Local NYC and its surrounding areas. If not living in the NYC metropolitan area, you must be willing to travel to NYC for in-person sessions.
• Must be available to attend in-person workshops and Reading Festival.

Three playwrights will be chosen to develop new plays each under the mentorship of award-winning playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez. The culminating plays will be showcased at New Horizons Play Reading Festival in December 2026, for inaugural season at our new brand new home The People’s Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante - at 419 West 206th Street, New York. We would like the program and the New Horizons Play Reading Festival to align with the themes of Purpose, Home and Belonging.

YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Ongoing Support to Develop Your Play: 

• Develop your work-in-progress into a 90 min play in workshops led by award-winning playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez.
• Actor Readings and Feedback: 
• Have actors read your latest writing during workshops and receive supportive feedback.
• Insight on the business of show business and resources to access: 
• Gain show business insights and resources from well-recognized industry members to advance your career.
• Director and Actors for Staging: Have your play directed and staged by professionals.
• Showcase your work: Present your play at New Horizons Play Reading Festival at our new brand new theater The People’s Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante.
• Industry Professionals: We invite agents and industry professionals to attend your play reading.
• Shared Dinner: Enjoy meals provided during each in-person workshop
• Compensation includes a $1,500 participation award and a $100 commuting stipend

The People's Theatre will receive:

• The right of first refusal to produce the selected plays within three years.

SCHEDULE:
Developmental Workshops

• 8/11/2026, 5:30-8:30pm (In-person)
• 8/25/2026, 5:30-8:30pm (In-person)
• 9/8/2026, 5:30-8:30pm (In-person)
• 9/22/2026, 5:30-8:30pm (In-person)
• 9/29/2026, 5:30-8:30pm (In-person)
• 10/13/2026, 5:30-8:30pm (Zoom)
• 10/27/2026, 5:30-8:30pm (In-person)
• 11/3/2026, 5:30-8:30pm (In-person)

Location: The People's Theatre, 419 W 206th St, New York, NY 10034

New Horizons Reading Festival
Nov 30- Dec 6, 2026

Each play will receive 10 hours of rehearsal over two days, culminating in two public staged readings.

Venue: The People's Theatre Studio Theatre

Reflection meeting
1/26/2027, 5:30-8:30pm, Reflection (In-person)

SUBMISSION SCHEDULE
May 15, 2026: Submissions Close, or when 100 submissions are received
The week of June 22, 2026: Finalists invited to online interviews
The week of July 13, 2026: Participants Selected

For any questions regarding The People’s Theatre Playwrights Unit 2026, please email sinny@peoplestheatreproject.org.

Applications for the 2026-27 PlayGround-NY Writers Pool are being accepted

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Deadline: April 30, 2026

– 25 early-career playwrights as well as 3 alternates will be competitively selected from applications to form the Writers Pool.

– Members of the Writers Pool may submit scripts to be considered as part of the Monday Night PlayGround-NY staged reading series. Four times each season, September through March (see tentative schedule below), PlayGround-NY will announce a prompt and Writers Pool members have just four-and-a-half days to generate an original short script (max. 10 pages) inspired by the prompt. The top six scripts each round will be staged publicly with leading local directors and actors. Those not selected may submit their scripts to Recess for cold readings via zoom (see below).

– From the plays staged throughout the season, up to six will be selected for Best of PlayGround-NY (produced in April 2027).

– Writers Pool members can gain peer feedback on their work by participating in Recess cold readings (one week after each Monday Night PlayGround-NY and generally via Zoom) as well as through a staff one-on-one session (available upon request). New this year, Writers Pool Alternates will have full access to Recess.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Writers must reside within the five boroughs of New York City
– Writers Pool members must commit to submitting for ALL FOUR Monday Night PlayGround-NY events in a given season (see below for schedule, subject to change). Writers failing to meet the eligibility requirements must sit out the remainder of the season and one additional full season. Alternates are asked to submit each round and may be admitted to the Pool should there be an opening during the season.
– The submission of a script to Monday Night PlayGround-NY grants PlayGround-NY the exclusive option to stage the play as part of the Monday Night PlayGround-NY and, should it be so selected, to present the world premiere as part of Best of PlayGround-NY and non-exclusive option to publish the script in a “Best of PlayGround” anthology.
– Current members of the Writers Pool must reapply in order to be considered for the following season.


WHAT TO SUBMIT
– Playwrights must submit a 10-page max, properly formatted script as PDF attachment. Both previously produced and unproduced scripts are eligible. See below for formatting examples.
– The script must have the playwright’s name, address, email and phone number at the top of the first page and include a detailed cast breakdown, and all pages must be numbered.
– The script title must be labeled by Lastname, Firstname_Title (e.g., Shakespeare, William_The Tempest).
– Excerpts from longer works are not accepted but short plays that meet the above requirements and are derived from a longer work are accepted.
– BIPOC, trans/gender-non-conforming & playwrights with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
– Applications must be received by 11:59pm PT on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

To view sample script formats, click the link(s) below.
Submission Format #1
Submission Format #2

WRITERS POOL ANNOUNCEMENT
– Applicants will be notified of selections on or before August 1, 2026.
– Selected writers must attend a mandatory company meeting on Sunday, August 16 (time tbd).

2026-27 SCHEDULE (subject to change)
MNP1 Topic Announced: September 18, 2026
MNP1 Scripts Due: September 22, 2026
MNP2 Topic Announced: October 30, 2026
MNP2 Scripts Due: November 3, 2026
MNP3 Topic Announced: December 18, 2026
MNP3 Scripts Due: December 22, 2026
MNP4 Topic Announced: January 29, 2027
MNP 4 Scripts Due: February 2, 2027