Play Submission Opportunities

For years, busy playwrights have relied on the Playwrights’ Center for our extensive, robust, continually updated collection of playwriting opportunities. This database of opportunities is updated almost every day and contains information on contests, theaters looking for scripts, publication opportunities, fellowships, and more.

The opportunities board is a benefit of Playwrights’ Center membership. If you want access to hundreds of opportunities like the ones you see below—as well as a host of other benefits—become a member today!

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Opportunities

Opportunity
Over Our Head Players (Racine | WI)

2025 Snowdance® 10 Minute Comedy Festival

Audiences attending Snowdance—a festival of original comedies that run 10 minutes or less—in winter 2025 will have the ability to vote for the production they enjoyed the most. Cash award of $300.00 to "Best in Snow," with $200.00 awarded to second place, $100 for third place. All submissions selected for production receive a one-time $50.00 royalty payment for the run.
Fee: 
No fee
Restrictions: 
Open to all playwrights
Submission Method: 
Email
Hard copy
Deadline: 
11 / 1 / 2024

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Opportunity
Art Omi (Ghent | NY)

Art Omi: Writers

Art Omi: Writers hosts authors and translators from around the world for residencies throughout the spring and fall. The program’s strong international emphasis provides exposure for global literary voices and reflects the spirit of cultural exchange that is essential to Art Omi’s mission.
Fee: 
No fee
Restrictions: 
Open to all writers and translators
Submission Method: 
Online
Deadline: 
10 / 15 / 2024

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Opportunity
Jarrott Productions

Opening Act Initiative

Jarrott Productions is now accepting scripts from previously unproduced, local playwrights for year two of our Opening Act Initiative. Our objective is to award a new playwright the opportunity to rehearse and showcase a new work on the Trinity Street Playhouse stage during either our fall or spring residencies for our Mainstage productions.
Fee: 
No fee
Restrictions: 
Open to Austin-based playwrights
Submission Method: 
Online
Deadline: 
8 / 21 / 2024

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