#StageOpps
PROJECT SUBMISSIONS
Downtown Urban Arts Festival
Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) is seeking theatrical works (plays, musicals, and solo performances) for its 24th Annual season to be held in June 2026 in downtown New York City. DUAF supports diverse, new, and emerging voices from America's burgeoning multicultural landscape. Over 200 playwrights have participated in DUAF and some have gone on to greater success on Broadway and have claimed top prizes such as the Pulitzer, Tony and Obie awards and nominations.
o Deadline: December 8
o Submission Guidelines: Plays do not exceed 70 minutes
Plays should be new or existing work with minimal exposure
Plays should not have any other production in New York City during the 30-day period before and after the 2026 festival
o Categories: Short Plays, Full-Length Plays
Glass Ceiling Breakers
Theatre Revolution is proud to announce submissions are open for Glass Ceiling Breakers: 2026 A Festival of Short Plays and Films by Women Artists! GCB 2026 is scheduled for June 5, 6 and 7, 2026 at the Philipstown Depot Theatre in Garrison NY.
o Deadline: January 17
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: Plays must be written by female or female identifying playwrights.
They can be produced or unproduced plays. Feel free to send us plays that were produced years ago that you'd like to revisit! Plays that are currently being workshopped are also welcome.
Plays should be no more than 10 minutes (we mean it!) 12 pages max (excluding the title page) in standard play format. Type size (12) with 1" margins.
If the play is 12 pages but longer than 10 minutes (lots of text) playwright may be asked for revisions if selected.
Save File as follows in PDF only: LAST NAME_TITLE OF PLAY_GCB25
All plays must be received by 11:59pm on January 17, 2026.Monologues are accepted but we prefer plays. Monologues should not be more than 3 pages.
BIPOC playwrights are strongly encouraged to submit.
Theatre and/or Playwrights will be informed in Early March
o Categories: Plays
o Contact: theatrerevolution1@gmail.com
The Old Lady Project: Call For Scripts
The Old Lady Project is an initiative to encourage the development of plays and musicals that feature significant roles for women over 50. Plays will be submitted to a national panel of directors and producers and two staged readings will occur in Evanston per year. A directory of works will be featured on the Old Lady Project webpage to facilitate connections between theatre companies, directors and producers. Scripts of any length accepted. Scripts selected will be given a staged reading at our expense, author will waive rights fee for initial staging. Author retains all rights. Organization name: The City of Evanston Community Arts Program
o When/Where: Evanston, IL
o Deadline: December 15
o Application Fee: $5
o Eligibility: Anyone!
o Categories: Full-Length Plays
o Contact: For more information, call 847-448-8263 or email aallyn@cityofevanston.org
New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest
In our 22nd year, New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest was developed to bring works of social significance to the attention of Producers, Directors, and Literary Managers
o Deadline: February 2
o Application Fee: $27
o Eligibility: Scripts no longer than 2 hours or 90 pages Stage Play Format
(PLEASE NOTE: Scripts over 90 pages, but with performance time under 2 hours, are also eligible.)
One-acts
Short stage plays
Children's plays
Published scripts
Scripts that received a workshop
Scripts that received a staged reading
Scripts that received a non-union production
Scripts produced with an AEA Showcase Code or Plan
Plays submitted must be the original work of the author and meet Mission Statement Criteria (see Home Page).
o Categories: Plays, One Acts
The Woodward/Newman Award
The Woodward/Newman Award is an exclusive honor offered by Constellation Stage & Screen, started through the support of Joanne Woodward, Newman's Own Foundation, and the Newman family, celebrating Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward's tremendous history of work on stage and screen. It presents the best unpublished play of the year with a cash prize of $3,000 and a full production as part of Constellation's Mainstage season. Please note that there are significant changes to our submission and selection process from previous years. In order to make the Woodward/Newman Award accessible to all, we have eliminated submission fees as well as the contest format. The Woodward/Newman Award will continue to be awarded to an unpublished new play once per year and come with a $3,000 cash prize and a full production. Submissions will be accepted and reviewed by our literary team on an ongoing basis, and will be considered for the award as well as for all 7 production slots in our season. So a play that is not selected for the Woodward/Newman slot in our season, may still be considered and selected for production. This will allow us to now accept open submissions for all types of plays (including TYA shows). Plays submitted by midnight, August 31st, 2026 will be considered for the 2027-28 season, while plays submitted beyond that date will be considered for the 2028-29 Season. All submissions will be kept on file for 2 years after submission.
o Deadline: August 31
o Submission Guidelines: We are currently accepting submissions for the 2027-28 Woodward/Newman Award. The award recipient will be announced by May 15, 2027. The winner will be awarded $3,000 and a full production.
"Full-length" plays should have a complete running time of between 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes) to 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes). TYA shows should have a complete running time of over 40 minutes.
Plays submitted must be unpublished at the time of submission (independently published is acceptable).
Each play should be individually submitted at the following link: CONSTELLATION STAGE & SCREEN PLAY SUBMISSION.
You will be asked to submit your play as an attachment and all other information (bio, history, synopsis, character breakdown) will be entered into a form. Musical submissions may upload demos as an attachment or include a link to a shared folder.
Limit of 2 play submissions per year.
$3,000 cash prize is in lieu of royalties for the full production. Housing & transportation will also be provided.
Any unpublished play submitted to Constellation regardless of method (e.g. online form, agent submission, direct contact) may be considered for the Woodward/Newman Award.
Please note that we are moving away from a "finalists" model in lieu of keeping all plays under consideration for extended periods (2yrs). We will only announce a winner.
o Categories: New Works, Drama, Theatre
o Address: 411 E 7th ST Bloomington, IN 47408
o Contact: lIf you have any questions, please email literary@seeconstellation.org.
Pyro PlayFest
Paris Junior College Department of Drama's 11th Annual Pyro PlayFest is now accepting submissions! In a season celebrating new voices, we are looking for bold, original short plays that explore the heart of creativity — the human spirit, invention, imagination, and the drive to express. Whether you tackle these ideas literally, abstractly, or metaphorically, we want to experience the spark that fuels your storytelling! The chosen submissions will receive a full production on our 3/4 thrust stage space performed by students and community members in late April 2026, right here in Paris, Texas, on the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater. Please note: This is a non-paying opportunity. While we are unable to offer financial compensation at this time, selected playwrights will have the opportunity to have their work brought to life in front of a live audience by a dedicated team of emerging artists and community members.
o Deadline: January 12
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: Unpublished, minimally produced plays (readings okay; no full productions).
Length: 10 minutes or less.
Page Limit: 10 pages max (standard format, 12-pt font, with page numbers).
Cast: No more than 6 characters.
Technical Requirements: Keep it simple — minimal sets, basic lighting, and modest props.
Theme Connection: Must explore creation, humanity, invention, or expression in some form.
o Categories: 10-Minute Plays
Nomad Theater
Nomad Theatre seeks 6-10 short plays to be a part of our upcoming show, Down on Honey Dew Acres in May 2026. Submissions will open on August 11th and close on January 1st, 2026 at midnight. Selected playwrights will receive notification by April 7th, 2026. If you have not received notification from us by that date, we did not choose you for the production. Down on Honey DEW Acres will blend immersive storytelling with the laid-back spirit of farm life. Selected plays must take place in a cedar barn on a real Central Illinois farm: Honey DEW Acres. We encourage you to use the space creatively. They must be unpublished and unproduced at the time of submission.
o Deadline: January 1
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: 1 submission per playwright.
8-15 pages long (or about ten minutes in length)
Formatted using the Dramatist Guild Guidelines: https://www.dramatistsguild.com/sites/default/files/2020-01/General-SFI-Formatting-Guidelines-Complete.pdf
Cover page should include title, playwright's name, contact information, brief synopsis, and character descriptions.
Playwright's name MUST NOT appear on any other pages.
Pages should be numbered.
Minimum of 1, maximum of 4 actors (characters may be double cast)
Must take place in a barn.
No musicals.
o Categories: 10 Minute Plays
o Contact: If you have questions or need any accommodations for submission, please email nomadtheatre@gmail.com
Blackboard Plays - Reading Series Submission
Founded in 2008, Blackboard Plays has been devoted to Black Playwrights throughout the African Diaspora.
o Deadline: None Given
o Application Fee: Free
o Eligibility: Black Playwrights Submit up to 10 pages in consideration for a Feature reading. A Feature and a Community Night are the two main ways to have your work supported by Blackboard. Those not selected for a feature, are encouraged to attend a community night, which is structured like an Open Mic Night for Playwrights, where up to 10 pages is cold-read by Actors in person or on Zoom (During COVID-19 Social Distancing Practices).
o Categories: Short Plays, Plays
Neurodivergent New Play Series
Neurodivergent playwrights in NYC since 2023 - is accepting recurring submissions as we prepare for our 2024-25 Season.All submissions should be for full-length plays between 45 to 180 minutes long and may have received a previous reading or production outside of NYC, as long as they are unpublished. All neurodivergent/disabled writers (autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, OCD, Tourette's, etc.) at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply - especially BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and female-identifying writers. There is no submission fee or any other fee for being involved in this process.
o Deadline: Rolling Basis
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: Plays can be of any genre, although we are especially seeking works that challenge traditional methods of storytelling & have something important to say about the world that isn't being heard enough. We ask that you submit only one play every 30 days during our recurring submissions process.
Contact: neurodivergentplays@gmail.com
o Categories: Full-length Plays
Freshwater Theatre
Freshwater Theatre prides itself on constantly working with new artists, expanding our family. We're always on the lookout for new scripts and new technical artists to work with.
o Deadline: Ongoing
o Application Fee: Free
o Eligibility: While we certainly are interested in world premieres of new plays, we also are very interested in second and third productions of new works, as we believe this to be the key to finding the works that will propel theater into the future.
We will only respond to playwright submissions for plays that come into serious consideration for future production. We cannot give any specific time frame on if/when a response will be given.
o Categories: New Plays
o Contact: info@freshwatertheatre.com
SCRIPT SUBMISSIONS
Brave New Work: Shakespeare as Prologue
New York Shakespeare Exchange and The CRY HAVOC Company are thrilled to debut our collaborative project Brave New Work, a short play development series that invites NYC playwrights to create original work inspired by, expanding, reflecting upon, remixing, and critiquing the plays of William Shakespeare. Across several weeks, four writers will craft short plays responding to a Shakespearean prompt through development workshops facilitated by NYSX and CRY HAVOC, culminating in a public reading of all four plays. Applicants need to be local to the NYC area to participate and we are 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. In year one of this project—Shakespeare as Prologue—we are looking for playwrights interested in exploring the aftermath of Shakespeare's plays. Apply with an idea for a new short two-character play that takes place after the end of a Shakespeare play (the moment after the play ends, five years later, 50 years later, 500 years later…)
o Deadline: January 16
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: You do not have to be a "Shakespeare Nerd" to participate in this project (but if you are, you are also welcome!)
• Select a single Shakespeare play as your starting point.
• We are looking for a proposal for a 10-15 minute play with two characters.
• One character must be from your chosen Shakespeare play; the other can be invented.
• Writers will be developing their plays in a workshop feedback process; we are looking for playwrights that are interested in discussing their work and supporting the work of others!
o Categories: Plays
Pipeline Arts Foundation
The not-for-profit Pipeline Arts Foundation was created to move musical theatre forward and is focused on supporting the development of innovative work by emerging and mid-career theatre makers. In just 3 years, Pipeline has awarded over $275,000 to groundbreaking new works. This year, we're awarding over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including 3 new programs to be announced in November that further support our alums.
o Deadline: February 1
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: All creative artists aged 21 and over are welcome to submit. Priority will be given to emerging and mid-career musical theatre artists. We accept submissions from individuals and teams, but, to maintain fairness, and to accommodate submissions from the largest possible pool of work, we only accept one submission per person, in any capacity. For example, if you submit a show where you are credited as the bookwriter, you may not submit (or be part of a team where someone else submits) another show where you are credited in any capacity (please communicate with all of your writing teams, as you may be disqualified for multiple submissions). Unproduced, full length musical theatre works are eligible. Works derived from sources other than the creative team (books, TV, movies, plays, songs) must document appropriate permissions / rights to use any materials not in the public domain. Adaptations will be accepted as long as they have been significantly reimagined in new and exciting ways, however, priority will be given to original works.
o Categories: Musicals
Seeking Decolonization Stories
We seek to commission non-musical one-act plays that focus on the underexplored relationships between our communities and climate change. We call on playwrights with the desire to share stories of resistance, celebration, and truth. We are looking for playwrights who write in Spanish, Portuguese, native languages, English, or any combination of these to send a sample of playwriting that they consider representative of their work in light of this prompt. We will accept applications from November 1st to December 10th. From the applications we receive, our selection panel will choose 3 to 5 playwrights to be part of the resident cohort of Decolonization Stories: Climate Change Edition. This commission includes a playwriting residency, workshop, and public reading as part of the Decolonization.
o Deadline: December 10
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: Selected playwrights will have eight (8) weekly meetings between April and May 2026, followed by four (4) bi-weekly meetings between June and July 2026 with playwright Diana Burbano. All meetings will be on Zoom.
• Each playwright will write a one-act play responding to the prompt.
• Each playwright will receive $50 after signing the agreement and attending the first day of the four-month residency.
• Each playwright will receive $950 compensation upon delivering their completed script.
• Commissioned works will be workshopped during the summer of 2026.
• Commissioned works will be presented as staged, directed readings in the fall of 2026.
o Categories: Plays
A is For seeks one-act plays on reproductive justice
A is For is currently accepting submissions for one-act plays about reproductive justice. The A is For Playwriting Contest and the all it takes is ONE ACT Play Festival engages playwrights who are passionate about abortion rights and reproductive justice, and offers audiences the opportunity to see those stories performed by theatre professionals in live staged readings. Since the inauguration of our Playwriting Contest in 2020, we have received over 1,000 one-act plays about reproductive justice from all around the world, and have brought 12 of them to the stage! A is For amplifies art and artists working to eradicate stigma against abortion. We believe that theatre deepens our relationship with the world around us by inviting us to empathize, and recognize our own belonging. We are looking for plays that challenge stigma against abortion. We want to hear the stories you want to tell.
o Deadline: January 18
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: Your play does not have to be about abortion literally. (Although it can be!) If you are exploring the impact of shame and stigma as an obstacle to autonomy and liberation, we're interested. The plays we hope to bring to the fore will be diverse in perspective as well as imagination. They may be personal and realistic, or they may be allegorical. They may be fantastic, sprung from dreams, or they may be grounded in naturalism. From the surrealist to the literal. From magical realism to documentary. Whatever form or shape they may take, we hope to receive a wide range of works from all over the country – and beyond!* – reflecting the great variety of experiences that reproductive justice and/or bodily autonomy demands we all recognize.
o Categories: One-Act Plays
Labute Festival
Created and staged exclusively each summer by STLAS, at The Gaslight Theatre in St. Louis and 59E59 Street and Davenport Theaters in New York. Submissions will be accepted October 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026(Postmarked).
o Deadline: January 31
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: Submissions should be sent to: LaBute New Theater Festival, St. Louis Actors' Studio, 360 N Boyle Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108S
Successful entries will have no more than four characters and be crafted specifically to exploit our intimate performance space. (18′ x 18′ stage) Changes in scenery or setting should be achievable quickly and with few major set moves. Our focus is on fundamental dramaturgy: plot, character and theme.
Professional, new and previously unproduced one-act play submissions should include a letter of inquiry, a synopsis and a 10-page sample from the script. Running time for each performance should not exceed 45 minutes. Up to Eight plays will be chosen. In addition, a new piece from Mr. LaBute will be performed every night for the run of the festival.
o Categories: One-Act Plays
o Contact: For more information: 314-458-2978 or help@stlas.org
The Road
The Road is proud to begin its SEVENTH year of Under Construction, a playwright's group that develops socially and politically relevant voices and thoughts to the American stage. Under Construction will be meeting both virtually and in person in 2026 and is open to playwrights on a national level. We will be selecting 8 playwrights to join the virtual 2026 cohort and 8 playwrights to join us live at our theatre. Beginning in January 2026, this group will meet twice a month live (TUESDAYS @ 7PM). And on Zoom for the virtual cohort (Day/Time TBD). As we get closer to full reads, sessions will be every week. Regular Attendance is required!
o Deadline: December 15
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: Each playwright must enter this group with the beginnings of a new play, and we will work collaboratively for a 10-month gestation process on the development of each piece. Concluding with a directed reading at our theatre. This program is modeled for playwrights who would benefit from a structured space to receive feedback from peers, all in the supportive environment of The Road Theatre Company. The goal of Under Construction is simple: to leave with a deeper knowledge of playwriting through collaborating and sharing with one's peers, and for each participant to create a new piece of theatre that is workshop ready; a curated play! Playwrights are given live readings in our state-of-the-art theatre on Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood. Initial drafts will be read by fellow playwrights, but participants in this program will also have access to The Road's talented ensemble of theatre artists for private readings, as well as support from the Artistic Team at The Road. The Road is committed to UC, over the past 5 Under Constructions, the Road has produced 5 plays. UC6 readings are beginning in January 2026 and we hope to have a play from that series as well. We look forward to hearing from you! We will be interviewing candidates after the first of the year
o Categories: Plays
o Contact: Please send submissions to underconstruction@roadtheatre.org
Pipeline Arts Foundation
The not-for-profit Pipeline Arts Foundation was created to move musical theatre forward and is focused on supporting the development of innovative work by emerging and mid-career theatre makers. In just 3 years, Pipeline has awarded over $275,000 to groundbreaking new works. This year, we're awarding over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including 3 new programs to be announced in November that further support our alums.
o Deadline: February 1
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: All creative artists aged 21 and over are welcome to submit. Priority will be given to emerging and mid-career musical theatre artists. We accept submissions from individuals and teams, but, to maintain fairness, and to accommodate submissions from the largest possible pool of work, we only accept one submission per person, in any capacity. For example, if you submit a show where you are credited as the bookwriter, you may not submit (or be part of a team where someone else submits) another show where you are credited in any capacity (please communicate with all of your writing teams, as you may be disqualified for multiple submissions). Unproduced, full length musical theatre works are eligible. Works derived from sources other than the creative team (books, TV, movies, plays, songs) must document appropriate permissions / rights to use any materials not in the public domain. Adaptations will be accepted as long as they have been significantly reimagined in new and exciting ways, however, priority will be given to original works.
o Categories: Musicals
2026 International Playwriting Prize Carlo Annoni
The Carlo Annoni International Playwriting Prize is now open for submissions with topics concerning the LGBTQ+ community, including love, diversity, and identity in a time of gender fluidity. We accept full-length or short plays even if already represented. Award ceremony in Milan, September 2026.
o Deadline: April 30
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: Send your submission to info@premiocarloannoni.eu 1000 € awarded to two best plays (one in English and one in Italian)
o Categories: Plays
Hepburn Hooks Theatre Co: "Brown Skin Girl"
For the second edition of our evenings of shorts, we are seeking out four female, BIPOC playwrights whose works we will fully produce and present at a London venue to be determined. A clear element of inspiration for our very first endeavour is legendary superstar and timeless icon Beyoncé's 2019 song "BROWN SKIN GIRL", a gorgeous, heartfelt celebration of Black girl/womanhood. Its music video (which we enjoin you to watch, if you haven't already, features a plethora of Brown Skinned Girls and illustrates the broadness of this term!) The plays may be set in any era, they may tackle whatever subject you desire, the stories may even not centre Black/Brown women at all! We are quite simply looking to pick the brains of young, BIPOC female playwrights from all over the world and get a sense of how they feel about the world at large, or about very specific things in it. Let your imagination run wild, do not be afraid to be goofy, cringey, subversive or unapologetically militant - we want to see and hear it all!
o Deadline: December 15
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: There is no entry fee for this opportunity.
This year, we are happy to announce that all four selected playwrights will receive a 100 GBP stipend. The remaining three playwrights will be offered a free yearlong subscription to www.playsubmissionshelper.com, the most comprehensive and up-to-date online directory of play submission opportunities available anywhere.
Playwrights must be aged (at least) 18 at the time of submission.
Your play should have a running time of 10 to 15 minutes.
Your play should require no more than 4 actors and minimal props.
Your play should be in English (mainly).
The play should be original, unpublished and it should not have been performed in the UK as of the day of submission.
Submissions containing copyrighted material that does not belong to you cannot be accepted.
Unfortunately, we cannot yet accept musicals.
Your play should NOT BE BLIND.
The document you submit should be a PDF.
Unfortunately, written feedback will only be provided to short-listed writers.
All submissions are final. No revisions to the text of a play will be accepted after it is submitted.
o Categories: Short Plays
WRPN Women's International Film Festival
Welcome to the WRPN Women's International Film Festival, where distribution and feedback opportunities abound for films made by women or those that address issues affecting women. WWIFF is a sister festival to the Depth of Field International Film Festival, a FilmFreeway "Top 100 Reviewed" festival alumnus.
o When/Where: June 20
o Deadline: October 31 (Regular Deadline), November 30 (Late Deadline), December 31 (Extended Deadline), March 31 (Last Chance)
o Application Fee: $50-$130
o Eligibility: While WWIFF is a female-focused film festival, we also accept films produced and/or directed by men if one or more self-identifying top production members are female (including, but not limited to, cinematographers, producers, writers, editors, or films featuring a strong female presence on screen). We will not exclude films directed by men if the topic is significant to women and women's issues.
o Categories: Play
Theatre Now Soundbites Festival
Theatre Now defines a 10-minute musical as any piece that can be performed in 10 minutes or less; has a beginning, middle, and end story arc; and includes music. Having produced over 100 pieces, we want musicals that are diverse and current, that test the musical form and communicate a well-crafted story. We accept musicals across all styles and genres and are happy to consider foreign language and/or bilingual scripts. We strongly encourage submissions from female, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ writers as well as writers with disabilities.
o Deadline: December 1
o Application Fee: Free
o Eligibility: Please review the following criteria thoroughly before sending your submission:
Ten-minute musicals will be accepted from July 1st, 2025 - December 1st, 2025 at midnight.
Submissions will not be considered before July 1st or after the deadline.
Musical theatre writers can submit no more than two scripts during the current submission period.
The story must have a beginning, middle, and end.
We accept submissions in foreign languages or that are bilingual. Although the application process is in English, the work itself may be submitted and performed in any other language if selected.
Each piece must include music.
All submissions must be submitted via the submission form. No physical copies.
Each musical must not exceed ten minutes when performed. If accepted, cuts may be required.
Longer one-acts or full-length musicals will not be considered, although the submission may be a 10-minute portion of a longer piece as long as it tells a complete story with a beginning, middle, and end story arc.
A musical may be a previously-produced work with a production history.
We have no formal script formatting guidelines, but all scripts should be easy to read.
The volume of submissions prevents us from providing feedback on all submissions.
If your piece is visual (i.e. choreography-heavy), please include video footage or detailed descriptions.
o Categories: Short Musical
THE ALEXANDER NDERITU PRIZE FOR WORLD LITERATURE (2025) seeks short plays
The African Griot Review is proud to announce the return of the Alexander Nderitu World Literature Prize! The 2025 Edition will honour original, one-act stage plays from anywhere in the world. A single winner will be chosen by the founder of the prize, Kenyan-born writer and critic Alexander Nderitu. The longlist will be announced in December 2025. The shortlist will be announced in February 2026 and the eventual winner will be unveiled at a literary event in April 2026. The winning playwright will walk away with a cash prize of 50,000, a one-year online promotion campaign by IT form Websoft Interactive and grace the cover of The African Griot Review magazine. The 2024 winner of the prize was Nigeria's Haliru Ali Musa, for his short story, The Pregnant Ghost. There is no entry fee.
o Deadline: November 15
o Application Fee: Free
o Eligibility: Territories: The contest is open to writers anywhere in the world, aged over 18.
Language: All entries must be in English. Translations and adaptations are not eligible.
Work: The entry must not be optioned, commissioned, performed or been previously published anywhere, including online. Simultaneous submissions are fine but please inform us if your work is published or staged elsewhere during the judging process. We're looking for a play that is roughly 10 – 15 minutes long. A minute of dialogue is roughly one page of script. The playwright's name must not appear anywhere on the submitted document. One may submit up to three different plays. Each play must have only one writer, no collaborators. Plagiarism and assistance from Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools are grounds for instant disqualification.
While not essential, the Standard Stage Play format is recommended. Free guide available here: https://caryplaywrightsforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CPF_play_formatting2.pdf
Judging: This year's contest will be judged by award-winning writer and critic Alexander Nderitu. Apart from penning his own stage plays, he has also authored two non-fiction books on the theatre business - Kenyan Theatre: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and This Time With Feeling.
o Categories: Short Plays
o Contact: For any inquiries regarding the Prize, please email: admin@theafricangriot.com
Southern Soul Theatre Ensemble Presents the Inaugural 10x10 Play Festival
The Southern Soul Theatre Ensemble proudly announces the Inaugural 10x10 Play Festival, celebrating creativity, culture, and community! In honor of Juneteenth, this festival amplifies Black and Latinx voices through a dynamic showcase of 10-minute plays.
o Deadline: None Given
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: Eligibility: Open to Black and Latinx playwrights (one submission per playwright).
Play Length: 10-minute plays (8-10 pages).
Cast Size: 2-6 characters.
Themes: Works should reflect the diversity of Black and Latinx cultures; all genres welcome.
Original Work: Must be unproduced or have had limited exposure (readings/workshops accepted).
Format: PDF submissions only, including a title page with name, contact info, and a brief synopsis.
Deadline: Selected playwrights will be notified by April 15th.Southern Soul Theatre
o Categories: Plays
The Autry: 2025 OPEN Submission for Production Consideration
We accept scripts all year long. Do you have a full-length script that has been developed and produced that you would like us to consider for a future Native Voices production in Los Angeles? Please follow the Checklist for All Submissions below and in the Native Voices Script Submission form, check the box for 2025 General Production Consideration.
o When/Where: Open all year
o Deadline: None Given
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility:Full-length plays (60+ pages) receive will be read and evaluated.
o Categories: Full-length Plays
NY Theatre Festival Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter
This is a unique opportunity to invite people from the industry to see your production! People are more likely to go see a show than to read an unsolicited script - some industry people receive on average thousands of submissions per month. They understand that the journey for a show to be successful often goes through several productions and this is your chance to show that you can start that process! Our dedicated team is here to help you get your work out. We are with you from the moment you begin tech rehearsals, all the way through to your closing performance. You will never be left alone during the process. We will help you choose from the 85 set/furniture pieces we offer to dress your stage for your run, and we will give you a complete crash course on how to use the audio/light/video system in just 3 minutes, which are intentionally designed to be very user friendly.
After we show you how to use the tools we provide and how to best utilize the space, The Festival's team will provide prime responses to every inquiry, as well as a telephone # you can call anytime during relevant hours throughout the run of your show. In 12 years and 22 seasons we have successfully hosted 1,400 plays and 300 musicals, as well as rewarding over 300 participating artists cash prizes.
o Deadline: TBD
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: Submissions Accepted from a 30-mile radius outside of Manhattan and only run if the entire cast and crew are from New York City. Plays are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The earlier you submit, the better your chances are of having your script invited to the festival. Each applicant is fully responsible for all elements of their production, including directing, casting, stage-managing. We know exactly what you need to make your show a success and we welcome you into our community of playwrights and theater innovators!
o Categories: Plays, Musicals
Torch Literary Arts
Torch Literary Arts welcomes submissions of original creative work by Black women writers. We are interested in work that challenges and disrupts preconceived notions of what contemporary writing by Black women should be. Your stories and poems are valuable and necessary. Write freely and submit what you are excited to share with the world. Submissions are accepted for Friday Features only. We accept submissions on a rolling basis. Simultaneous submissions to other journals are welcome as long as they are identified as such and we are notified immediately upon acceptance elsewhere.
o Deadline: Rolling Basis
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: Include a one (1) page cover letter noting the title(s) of the work(s) submitted.
Upload your text submission as a Word (DOC, DOCX) or portable document format/PDF (PDF).
Typed, double-spaced (poetry may be single-spaced) pages.
Numbered pages.
Margins should be set at no less than 1" and no greater than 1.5".
Poetry: submit up to five (5) poems totaling no more than eight (8) pages.
Fiction, Hybrid genre: 12-point font. No more than ten (10) pages or 2500 words (whichever is achieved first). Excerpts of longer works are welcome if self-contained.
Drama/Screenwriting: submit one act or a collection of short scenes no longer than ten (10) pages. Excerpts of longer works are welcome if self-contained. Indicate if a performance video or dramatic audio reading will be available with the text submission if selected.
Restrictions: We do not reprint previously published work for TORCH Friday Features.
o Categories: Scripts
The Tank Presents
Each season, our The Tank Presents program serves hundreds of emerging artists as they create over 1000 performances of new works in music, theater, film, dance, comedy, and storytelling. As part of our mission to remove the economic barriers from the creation of new work, we never charge our artists to use our space for their performances! In addition, we also provide free rehearsal space, as well as free marketing and promotion of their event. Our The Tank Presents presenting model removes the daunting cost of space rental from the equation of art making, and provides an affordable home for emerging artists to create art that pushes the boundaries of their mediums. Through this program, artists can present readings, works-in-development, short runs of full theatre productions, screenings, concerts, storytelling festivals, comedy shows, and more.
o Deadline: None Given
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: To submit work for consideration as part of Tank programming, please email submissions@thetanknyc.org with the following information:
Show title
Discipline (theater, music, comedy, etc.)
Approximate running time
Summary of piece
Brief summary of artistic goals
Brief explanation of how the piece exists in the world (i.e. - art exhibit, soundscape, outdoor experience, digital hybrid)
Sample of work that will give us a sense of what it is you're trying to make and that you know how to make it
Bio of lead artist(s)
The name of the Tank show you viewed
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
o Categories: Plays
o Contact: submissions@thetanknyc.org
Diversionary: Seeking new, full-length LGBTQIA+ works
Diversionary is always seeking new, full-length LGBTQIA+ works for consideration. Please follow the guidelines below if you would like to submit your work. Because of the volume of submissions, those that do not follow the guidelines will not be considered.
o Deadline: None
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: Please send all of the above items as a single document in pdf format to frankie@diversionary.org. For music, please send the items in mp3 format or include a link to be accessed. No physical submissions sent to the theatre will be considered.
a one-page synopsis, character breakdown, and playwright bio
a development/production history of the submitted work (including date written and any readings, workshops, and full stagings)
a ten-page sample of the work
three audio recordings of music, twelve minutes total, if it's a musical
o Categories: Full Length Plays, Musicals
o Contact: frankie@diversionary.org
Murmuration Theatre
Murmuration Theatre Company is seeking plays that have a cast size between 2-11 for our 2023 & 2024 seasons Accepting work for consideration in the following categories: New Voices Showcase: Curated selection of 4-10 new plays (scripts 2 - 40 pages); fully staged and directed by our creative team. Mainstage Show: a one act or full length play (scripts 35 - 120 pages); fully staged and directed by our creative team. In development: Actor's Lab Performance Series: a monthly selection of scenes or short plays (any length), performed at workshop or staged reading level.Playwrights selected for our mainstage production will receive $30 per performance of their one-act or full length play; playwrights selected for our New Voices Showcase will receive $10 per performance of their short or one-act.
o When/Where: Brooklyn, New York
o Deadline: None
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: Please submit PDF copies of scripts via the google form below, and feel free to reach out to murmurationtheatreco@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. Multiple submissions are allowed. Preference will be given to playwrights who are able to attend at least one performance of their work in the NYC area.
We will be accepting submissions on a rolling basis, and hope to be in touch with responses within 30 days of submission. Please feel free to reach out after that point if you have not received word from our team.
Solo Shows, Theatre for Young Audiences and Musicals will not be considered.
New writers as well as writers with voices that have historically been underrepresented in the theater industry (gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, ability status, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
o Categories: Full-Length Plays, One-Acts
o Contact: murmurationtheatreco@gmail.com
Manhattan Repertory Theatre Play Production Program
Self-Produce a production of your best play in New York City as live theatre comes back to life in this New Renaissance of Theatre. We will do all the work, from hiring a production team and staff, to casting, directing, building costumes, set design, lighting design, payroll and more. From 3 performances to 20 performances for one simple Production Fee. Pre-Pandemic, 2017 - 2019, we produced 60 plays in Midtown Manhattan for playwrights all over the world. Production time frames available: Late Autumn 2021, Winter/Spring 2022.Currently, as we move back into production in New York City, we are only accepting Full-Length plays and Musicals - 60 to 150 minutes. Production fees range from $12,000 to $50,000 depending on the "size" of your production, scenic elements, and the number of performances.
o Deadline: TBD
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: If you are serious about self-producing your play in New York City, please forward us: An email cover letter with information about you and your work. your play attached as a .pdf, an attached Synopsis of your play, with the approximate running time, and your set, lighting and costume requirements.
o Categories: Full Length Plays, New Plays
o Contact: manhattanrep@yahoo.com
Shubert Fendrich Memorial Playwriting Contest
To encourage the development of quality theatrical materials for the educational, community and children's theatre markets, Pioneer Drama Service is proud to sponsor the annual Shubert Fendrich Memorial Playwriting Contest.
This is an ongoing contest, with a winner selected by June 1 each year from all eligible submissions received the previous year. All eligible plays accepted for publication will be considered contest finalists, from which the winner will be selected. The contest winner will receive a $1,000 royalty advance in addition to publication.
o Deadline: Ongoing
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: You can start the submission process by contacting us here.
We will only consider manuscripts with a running time between 20 and 90 minutes.
Submissions must be family friendly in both subject and language. NO cursing. NO explicitly adult content.
We prefer casts that are either balanced or favoring females. The more gender neutral roles, the better.
We favor plays and musicals with ensemble casts, where more than just a few have a chance to shine.
Plays with elaborate set, costume or technical requirements are not appealing because of the limited resources of many of our customers. Pictures, sketches or descriptions of your vision are always helpful.
We recommend your submissions have had at least one production or reading, hopefully staged. We feel this fundamental field test is necessary before a play can be considered for publication since plays are created for the purpose of performance.
Manuscripts must be computer-printed in dark ink. We do not require specific formatting. However, your efforts to ensure your script is free of misspellings and typos will help the submissions editor.
We hope that Pioneer Drama is your first choice as a publisher, and we encourage you to submit to us exclusively. However, we do accept simultaneous submissions with the understanding that you will accept the first contract you're offered and not use the situation to seek multiple offers from which to choose. If you receive another offer, please notify us immediately so we may rescind your submission.
The following information must accompany your submission or query:
100-200 word synopsis.
Cast list that indicates the number of female roles, the number of male roles and the number of roles that can be performed by either gender. We do not accept one-person shows.
Running time.
CD and/or score for musicals. We appreciate the opportunity to hear the music, if possible.
Set design(s). Please feel free to provide diagrams and/or pictures.
Proof of production or staged reading (i.e., review, program, etc.) A DVD of your performance is ideal, though not required.
Age of intended audience.
A self-addressed envelope of sufficient size with appropriate postage for the return of your materials. We will NOT return manuscripts or accompanying material if this is not included.
Cover letter and/or resume.
o Categories: family friendly
o Address: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. Attn: Submissions Editor PO Box 4267
Englewood, CO 80155-4267
o Contact: https://www.pioneerdrama.com/ContactUs.asp?ID=6
Urban Stages Emerging Playwright Award
Our $500 Emerging Playwright Award (coupled with press coverage) is given to playwrights who show excellence and dedication throughout this process – from development to the stage. Out of hundreds of submissions a year, we select 15-20 plays for readings. From these, we select 1-3 plays annually to go on to our workshopping phase. Our workshops are meant to prepare a play for our Off-Broadway stage. From our workshops, we select 1-2 plays for full productions, complete with a playwright's contract and compensation (separate from the award).
o Deadline: Ongoing
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: Plays may have been developed or produced elsewhere, but never produced in New York City. Plays from overseas and throughout the US are accepted and considered, but special attention will be given to playwrights who live in or near New York
o Categories: Full Length Plays, New Plays
o Contact: 212.421.1380
ONSTAGE Audition
Warriors - NYC EPA (12.04.25) & (12.05.25)
Equity actors for a 2-week developmental work session of WARRIORS (See breakdown). NYC actors encouraged to audition.
Seeking:
CYRUS: [30s - 40s, Black, Female-identifying. Powerful mezzo-soprano range, able to command attention and have fluid R&B melismas.] Cyrus is the charismatic, visionary leader of the Gramercy Riffs, the most influential gang in New York City. As the woman who has risen to the top of the city's underworld, she exudes an effortless power that is built on skill, strategy, heart, and the conviction of her beliefs. She is inspiring and can move the crowd with her words, reaching the soul as well as the intellect. Through soaring song and speech, she convinces the assembled crews that in their hands, another world of unity and peace is possible.
FOX: [20s - 30s, Person of color, Female-identifying. Strong pop and legit singer who can rap, with a strong mix or belt to C/D.] Fox is the newest, least experienced member of the Warriors. She is shy, reserved, and quiet as a fox, still finding her footing in the hierarchy of the group. Her loyalty is easy to tap into, but she worries it may not run deep enough. The bravery she discovers allows her to protect the gang when they need it most. She may be the shyest, but turns out to be one of the strongest.
o Deadline: December 5
o Details: Please prepare a short cut of an R&B, pop, or rock song that centers on strong storytelling while also showcasing your vocal ability. Please, no musical theatre selections. Bring sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided. Please also bring your headshot and résumé stapled together.
o Audition Information:
Ripley-Grier Studios (305) 305 W 38th St New York, NY 10018-2902
Holding room - Studio 207
o Salary: Development Agreement $625 weekly minimum (Tier 1)
Warriors - Equity Video Submissions (12.04.25)
Equity actors for a 2-week developmental work session of WARRIORS (See breakdown). NYC actors encouraged to audition.
Seeking:
CYRUS: [30s - 40s, Black, Female-identifying. Powerful mezzo-soprano range, able to command attention and have fluid R&B melismas.] Cyrus is the charismatic, visionary leader of the Gramercy Riffs, the most influential gang in New York City. As the woman who has risen to the top of the city's underworld, she exudes an effortless power that is built on skill, strategy, heart, and the conviction of her beliefs. She is inspiring and can move the crowd with her words, reaching the soul as well as the intellect. Through soaring song and speech, she convinces the assembled crews that in their hands, another world of unity and peace is possible.
FOX: [20s - 30s, Person of color, Female-identifying. Strong pop and legit singer who can rap, with a strong mix or belt to C/D.] Fox is the newest, least experienced member of the Warriors. She is shy, reserved, and quiet as a fox, still finding her footing in the hierarchy of the group. Her loyalty is easy to tap into, but she worries it may not run deep enough. The bravery she discovers allows her to protect the gang when they need it most. She may be the shyest, but turns out to be one of the strongest.
o Deadline: December 5
o Details: Please prepare a short cut of an R&B, pop, or rock song that centers on strong storytelling while also showcasing your vocal ability. Please, no musical theatre selections. If you have no accompaniment of your own, you may use the accompaniment tracks at: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo... . Kindly attach your headshot and résumé to the email. Equity video submission deadline is Thursday, December 4th.
o Salary: Development Agreement $625 weekly minimum (Tier 1)
For more Onstage opportunities, visit Backstage.com; ActorsAccess.com; and Playbill.com.
BACKSTAGE
Management Associate, Roundabout Theatre Company
Roundabout Theatre Company, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit theatres, seeks an energetic, personable individual to join the company as the Management Associate. This position reports to the Incoming Managing Director and calls for an individual to provide strong administrative support for her as well as to the Executive Producer and other members of the Management Department. This candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be adept at managing calendars, and some knowledge of theatrical production, particularly in New York/Broadway. This position will begin in December prior to the Managing Director starting full time on January 5th, 2026.
o Essential Duties
Provide administrative support to the Managing Director and Executive Producer including managing calendars and scheduling meetings (both internal and external), coordinating travel, booking meeting spaces, note taking, providing research, organizing and maintaining files, creating spreadsheets or other tracking documents and fielding phone calls
Serve as a liaison for all departments in the company, particularly General Management, Marketing, Finance, IT, Criterion Ticketing, and Audience Services
Assist the Administration Department in labor relations coordination and research
Draft internal and external correspondence on behalf of the Administration Department
Monitor and reconcile department budgets and spending through invoice coding and processing
With Senior Officer, Board Relations & Governance, coordinate meetings with key board members and board committees for the Managing Director
Assist in planning All Staff Meetings as well as other staff events
May provide support for the management of show rentals in any of the Roundabout theatres, as well as help facilitate Capital Projects
May provide support for the General Managers on production related tasks including contract drafting, budgeting, budget tracking, and other tasks related to the shows
Keep abreast of all news and current topics in the Broadway and larger New York theatrical community
Other duties and projects as assigned by Managing Director
o Compensation: The salary is $55,000–$60,000 annually plus any overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. This role may require some weekday nights and weekends for events (notice will always be provided in advance). This role is required to be in our midtown office. This is a full-time position with the standard Roundabout benefits package that includes medical plan paired with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, 401k with 5% employer contribution, PTO, LTD, and life insurance.
Commercial Director, AKA NYC
AKA NYC is a New York City based, award-winning, fully integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail, and tourism sectors. We are content-forward and data-fueled with a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results. We are proud to partner with some of the most iconic names in entertainment, culture, and live experiences. Our client roster includes Broadway's biggest shows, world-renowned institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, vibrant attractions such as The New York Botanical Garden, and dynamic sports organizations like the Harlem Globetrotters. From the magic of live theatre to the energy of stadiums and the wonder of cultural landmarks, we craft campaigns that connect audiences with real experiences – providing real stories, real emotions and real connections. AKA NYC seeks a commercially minded leader who combines strategic vision with executional excellence. The ideal candidate thinks like a producer, acts as a business partner, and leads with entrepreneurial drive. They thrive in complexity, enjoy solving commercial challenges, and maintain a relentless focus on audience growth, revenue generation, and sustainable success. Above all, they bring energy, vision, and leadership to help our clients — and AKA — achieve extraordinary results.
o Essential Duties
Lead commercial strategy for key accounts, aligning marketing, pricing, and sales activity with revenue goals.
Develop and manage forecasts, pricing models, and sales strategies that deliver measurable results.
Oversee audience segmentation, ticketing, and revenue management to maximize occupancy and average ticket price.
Use data and insights to identify growth opportunities and guide strategic decisions.
Serve as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders and agency leaders.
Inspire and mentor teams, fostering commercial acumen and a culture of curiosity and accountability.
o Compensation: The salary range for this position in New York, NY is $100,000 to $130,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience. A discretionary bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package.
Director of Production, Arena Stage
The Director of Production is responsible for the overall management of the Production Department, balancing artistic vision and integrity with practical needs including deadlines and budgets. The Director of Production will be responsible for budget management, staff development and creative problem solving.
o Essential Duties
Coordinate effective communication among the directors, designers and all members of production staff
Budget and schedule the needs of the Production Department to ensure the fulfillment of planned productions, presentations, rentals and other events
Create and monitor schedules for building, production and presentation activitiesOversee annual production budget, monitor expenses and provide timely updates of actual expenses and projections
Facilitate design and production meetings, ensure deadlines are met and oversee the tech/production process
Administer the production payrollContract production staff (scenic, props, costume, lighting, sound, other production support)
Hire additional production staff (overhire) as required
As a member of Senior Staff, work with the Senior Staff to schedule and plan each season and develop strategic plans for the future.
o Skills: Five years of production management
Degree in theater preferred but not required
Ability to work some evenings and weekends required
Knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of all production elements including scenic, properties, lighting, costuming, sound, video, stage management, and directing
Previous experience working within SDC, AEA, USA and AFofM policies preferred.
o Compensation: $110,000-$165,000
Obsidian Theater Festival
There exists an enduring legacy of storytelling within the Black community. Actors, writers, musicians, and dancers, capture the richness of Black stories, moving beyond stereotypes and tropes. The Obsidian Theatre Festival exists to uplift both stories as well as storytellers, and firmly believes in the power of art to change lives. Obsidian will provide the community with the powerful platform it deserves by way of a fresh new stage upon which these stories will be meaningfully exists an enduring legacy of storytelling within the Black community. Actors, writers, musicians, and dancers, capture the richness of Black stories, moving beyond stereotypes and tropes. The Obsidian Theatre Festival exists to uplift both stories as well as storytellers, and firmly believes in the power of art to change lives. Obsidian will provide the community with the powerful platform it deserves by way of a fresh new stage upon which these stories will be meaningfully celebrate
o Seeking: Various Roles
o Location: Detroit, MI
o Website: https://www.obsidianfest.org/available-positions
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
o Seeking: Various Roles
o Location: Milwaukee, WI
o Website: https://www.milwaukeerep.com
For more information: https://www.milwaukeerep.com/about/work-us/jobs/?fbclid=IwAR2lXyj99fIOhY8MmQ5n4XRveG1wEqPl2mL_9w7A1-WVpLoZhqwUDc-2Crc
Milwaukee Repertory Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values and encourages a diverse workforce. We invite you to review jobs that are currently available.
Full-time employee benefits include health, dental and voluntary vision and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plan; parking programs and complimentary tickets.
Application Instructions
Send your letter, resume and salary history (PDF or Word attachments only) to the email address listed in the job listing.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
o Seeking: Various Roles
o Location: Ashland, Oregon
o Website: https://www.osfashland.org
For more information: https://www.osfashland.org/work-with-us?fbclid=IwAR2cqx7fSs1YYwa2I86SMVxJjZ8ns4ba2RqsEr51mMKIVWdiIL7ByQ4Lv8U
Located in the beautiful Rogue Valley of southern Oregon, the Tony Award-Winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents a season of eleven plays in rotating repertory across three theaters between the months of February and October. Additionally, OSF offers extensive educational opportunities to students, teachers, and theatergoers of all ages during our performance season.
We offer employment and career opportunities in a wide range of positions (acting, other performing opportunities, scenery, costumes, lighting, marketing, finance, etc.). We encourage you to check our website regularly for openings.
Two River Theater
Two River Theater annually produces a theatrical season that includes American and world classics, new plays and musicals, programs for young people, and festivals of new work. Each year, we also offer 40+ events that reflect our diverse community of Red Bank, New Jersey. Two River celebrates and honors our core values of Artistic Excellence; Education and Community Engagement; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; and Operational Excellence. Anyone who joins our team quickly becomes part of putting all of our initiatives into action day in and day out. Two River Theater is led by Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst.Two River Theater is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable and culturally diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.
o Seeking: Various Roles
o Location: Red Bank, NJ
o Website: https://tworivertheater.org/jobs/
The Kate Spade New York Foundation
o To honor Kate Spade's legacy of empowering and inspiring women and girls, the National Council for Behavioral Health is excited to provide complimentary Mental Health First Aid training to communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City and New Jersey and in partnership with organizations that specifically support these populations.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.
The National Council for Behavioral Health shares Kate Spade New York Foundation's belief in "the power of women to transform their communities" through empowerment. In support of this mission, we are offering through a competitive application process, select Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid training, fully funded!
o Location: New York, NY
o Website
For more Offstage opportunities, visit OffStageJobs.com and Playbill.com.
Funding
NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship
The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship is a $8,000 unrestricted cash grant available to artists living in New York State and/or one of the Indian Nations located therein.This grant is awarded in fifteen different disciplines over a three-year period (five categories a year) and the application is free to complete. The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship is not a project grant, but is intended to fund an artist's vision or voice, at all levels of their artistic development.
o Deadline: December 17
o Application Fee: None
o Eligibility: 25 years or older by the application deadline date.
Current residents of New York State and/or one of the Indian Nations located in New York State
Must have maintained New York State residency, and/or residency in one of the Indian Nations located therein, for at least the last two consecutive years
Not enrolled in a degree-seeking program of any kind
Are the originators of the work, i.e. choreographers or playwrights, not interpretive artists such as dancers or actors
Did not receive a NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship in any discipline in the past five consecutive years
Cannot submit any work samples that have been previously awarded a NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship
While collaborating artists are eligible to apply, the total number of collaborators cannot exceed three
Applicants can apply in a maximum of 2 categories each cycle
Are not a current NYFA employee or have been in the last 12 months, a member of the NYFA Board of Trustees or Artists' Advisory Committee, immediate family member of any of the aforementioned, or an immediate family member of a panelist
Artists that have been awarded five NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowships receive Emeritus status and are no longer eligible for the award.
Steven Schwartzberg Grants for Mental Health & Wellness
Writers are the beating heart of theater, whom we rely upon to take us on journeys and inspire us to think. During these unprecedented times, DGF has created the Steven Schwartzberg Grants to provide financial support for mental health and wellness services for writers. To help connect writers to therapists, DGF has partnered with Advekit, an online therapist matching service, to expand access to mental health support that might be out of your reach.
Please complete the form to receive $1,000 toward therapy through Advekit, courtesy of DGF.
If you already have a therapist or are seeking mental wellness support other than Western talk therapy, DGF is working on ways to support you in your wellness.
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA)
The NYC DCLA is dedicated to supporting and strengthening New York City's vibrant cultural life. Among our primary missions is to ensure adequate public funding for non-profit cultural organizations, both large and small, throughout the five boroughs.
They have many grants tailored to the needs of artists living and working in the city throughout the year.
o Deadline: Ongoing
o Application Fee: Free
o Eligibility: Independent Artists and Groups
o Address: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs 31 Chambers Street New York, New York 10007
o Contact: 212.513.9300
SubletSeries@HERE Program
This creative curated rental program has allowed many upstart companies and emerging artists to realize their full artistic vision on a small budget. The program provides subsidized performance and rehearsal space, technical assistance, and administrative support, including a fully staffed box office. SubletSeries@HERE artists can also access equipment that is not typically available in venues our size such as video projectors, wireless microphones, color scrollers—all for free or at subsidized rates. We accept applications from artists all over the world for the opportunity to show work.
o Deadline: Ongoing
o Application Fee: Free
o Eligibility: Independent Artists and Groups
o Address: HERE Program 145 Sixth Ave New York, NY 10013
o Contact: 212.647.0202
Annenberg Foundation
The Annenberg Foundation does most of their funding in the arts, culture, and humanities to organizations in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. The Annenberg Foun
dation's arts and humanities grants are available to agencies that serve the greater Los Angeles region, typically with budgets over $5 million.
o Deadline: Ongoing
o Application Fee: Free
o Eligibility: Arts, culture, and humanities in greater Los Angeles region
RESIDENCIES
The Ground Floor's 2026 Summer Residency Lab
Thank you for considering the Ground Floor's 2026 Summer Residency Lab, which will take place June 15th - July 12th!
o Deadline: December 8
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: We suggest you download and complete this application as a Word document (available here) and then cut/paste your answers into this online form. In order for your application to be considered complete, we ask that you submit PDFs of your résumé and the résumés of any key collaborators separately. Please title these "Project Title.Last Name.pdf" - we will know how to differentiate each document based on the section.
o Contact: Please note: the submission form does allow you to save the application midway through, but we highly recommend that you complete this in one sitting to avoid any errors or technical issues. If you have access needs to complete this application, please email groundfloor@berkeleyrep.org.
2026-2027 Excellence Artist Fund Residency - Innovation in the Arts - The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Wyoming
The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Wyoming invites proposals for the 2026-2027 Excellence Artist Fund Residency - Innovation in the Arts. This prestigious residency is designed to support visiting creative artists, writers, and/or scholarly programs in the development and presentation of innovative new work at the University of Wyoming, while fostering meaningful engagement with both our campus and the broader Laramie community. Through this residency, the Department of Theatre & Dance aims to award between one and three artists, artistic groups, and/or companies with funding ranging from $50,000 to $150,000, supporting both the creative process and community-centered practices integral to the artist's residency. Residency Period: The residency will take place over a two to four week period during the University of Wyoming's 2026-2027 academic year. Specific dates will be determined in collaboration with the selected artist(s) to best align with the university's calendar and the needs of the proposed project.
o Deadline: December 8
o Application Fee: No Fee
o Eligibility: Creative artists, writers, and scholars of all backgrounds, geographies, and levels of experience are encouraged to submit a proposal. Proposals will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
• Artistic merit and originality of the proposed work
• Feasibility of the project within the scope and duration of the residency
• Potential for meaningful engagement with University of Wyoming students and the broader Laramie community Priority will be given to proposals that:
• Demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach that incorporates the disciplines within Theatre & Dance
• Thoughtfully incorporate the theme of Innovation in the Arts
o Contact: theatre_dance@uwyo.edu
Artcroft Center for Arts and Humanities
Residencies of an average of 2-8 weeks for visual artists, writers, actors, and performance artists. Residency provides housing, studio, and meals; artist responsible residency fee ($40/day), deposit (10% of residency fee), travel, materials, and local transportation.
o Deadline: Ongoing
o Application Fee: $25
o When: 2-8 weeks
o Eligibility: Residencies are available to established and emerging visual and literary artists 18 years of age and older without regard for race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.
o Address: Artcroft Center for Arts and Humanities 2075 Johnson Rd. Carlisle, KY 40311
o Contact: artcroft@msn.com
Other Resources NOTE: For more resources, visit our pages of Resources - Funding, Submissions, and more.
NYFA SOURCE - The New York Foundation for the Arts maintains the most comprehensive national directory of awards, services and publications for artists in the NYFA Source section of their website.
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