Centre Stage is excited to announce the 23rd Annual New Play Festival!
Submissions are open to any playwright whether from South Carolina, the region, country, or from around the world!
Only one entry per playwright/playwright’s representative is permitted.
NO entries may be previously published.
Likewise, NO entries may have previously fully realized, regionally produced performances through the dates of the Centre Stage New Play Festival 2025 (previous readings and workshops are acceptable).
Entries may have NO more than seven (7) actors required.
All entries must be no more than 120 pages, but one-act and full-length plays are welcome.
Scripts must be in the Traditional or Modern format for plays as defined by the Dramatists Guild.
Screenplays, musicals, and 10-minute plays will NOT be accepted, plays with music may be submitted.
Playwrights are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their script that includes a brief summary of the play and a suggestion of the unique perspective or experience provided by the playwright’s body of work
Festival Dates are Nov 20-22, 2025 at 7:30 pm Free Admission-No ticket required
Centre Stage is committed to developing new work and is excited to carry on the tradition of the New Play Festival. Submissions for the 23rd Annual New Play Festival are now open from March 10th- June 30th. Of these submissions, 10 semi-finalists will be selected and 3 finalists will be given readings the week of the festival, one script will be chosen as the winner of the 23rd Annual New Play Festival! The winner will receive a cash prize and the opportunity to be considered for production as part of our 2026-2027 Season. During the festival, each reading will be followed by a talkback led by Centre Stage Managing Artistic Director, Laura Nicholas.
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Submit: Centre Stage New Play Festival, Deadline 6/30/25
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23rd Annual New Play Festival
Centre Stage is excited to announce the 23rd Annual New Play Festival!
Submissions are open to any playwright whether from South Carolina, the region, country, or from around the world!
Only one entry per playwright/playwright’s representative is permitted.
NO entries may be previously published.
Likewise, NO entries may have previously fully realized, regionally produced performances through the dates of the Centre Stage New Play Festival 2025 (previous readings and workshops are acceptable).
Entries may have NO more than seven (7) actors required.
All entries must be no more than 120 pages, but one-act and full-length plays are welcome.
Scripts must be in the Traditional or Modern format for plays as defined by the Dramatists Guild.
Screenplays, musicals, and 10-minute plays will NOT be accepted, plays with music may be submitted.
Playwrights are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their script that includes a brief summary of the play and a suggestion of the unique perspective or experience provided by the playwright’s body of work
SUBMIT: https://centrestage.org/get-involved/new-play-festival/
Festival Dates are Nov 20-22, 2025 at 7:30 pm Free Admission-No ticket required
Centre Stage is committed to developing new work and is excited to carry on the tradition of the New Play Festival. Submissions for the 23rd Annual New Play Festival are now open from March 10th- June 30th. Of these submissions, 10 semi-finalists will be selected and 3 finalists will be given readings the week of the festival, one script will be chosen as the winner of the 23rd Annual New Play Festival! The winner will receive a cash prize and the opportunity to be considered for production as part of our 2026-2027 Season. During the festival, each reading will be followed by a talkback led by Centre Stage Managing Artistic Director, Laura Nicholas.
If you have any questions please email npfsubmissions@centrestage.org
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