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.

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Opportunities

Opportunity
Fri, 22/09/2023 - 5:05pm
Sheffield Theatre (Sheffield | United Kingdom)

Sheffield Theatre is looking for artists to take part in the Rolling Residency program

The Rolling Residencies are for theatre creatives based locally to Sheffield Theatre who would benefit from space and funding in the development of a project or idea. We are interested in ambitious and exciting projects and ideas at any stage of development. This program is about giving artists the resources they need to reach the next stage of their project. This “next stage” might be the creation of a new draft of a script, space to experiment with new collaborators, or an R&D for a more developed project. There will be three application windows between July 2023 and May 2024.
Fee: 
No fee
Restrictions: 
Open to all playwrights
Submission Method: 
Online
Deadline: 
10 / 13 / 2023

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Opportunity
Fri, 22/09/2023 - 12:56pm
Gloucester Stage Company (Gloucester | MA)

Gloucester Stage Encouraging New Works

Gloucester Stage Co. is looking for new plays that reflect a cultural competency with cunning, intelligence, and passion. Individual playwrights and agencies are encouraged to submit works with well-crafted dialogue and command of dramatic action. We are primarily looking for shows with no more than 6 characters. Please take a look at our current and past seasons to better understand the range of our producing interest. We only accept full scripts but have a deep understanding of the development process and can offer opportunities for staged readings. If we are interested in your submission or reading more of your work, we will contact you within three months of receipt of your play.
Fee: 
No fee
Restrictions: 
Open to playwrights in the United States‚ Canada‚ and the UK
Submission Method: 
Online

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Opportunity
Fri, 22/09/2023 - 12:41pm
Ego Actus (New York | NY)

Ego Actus Ongoing Submissions

At the Ego Actus Theatre Company, it’s not "off-Broadway," it’s independent theatre. Authors may submit scripts for consideration to: EgoActusDesign@gmail.com.
Fee: 
No fee
Restrictions: 
Open to all playwrights
Submission Method: 
Email

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