Sponsoring Institution: Yale University Press

Type: Playwriting Competition

Eligibility:
Open to playwrights worldwide…. no age restrictions
Plays must be written in English.

Application Deadline: Early September

Highlight:
Are you an emerging playwright with an encapsulating story to tell? If so, the prestigious Yale Drama Series is for you! The Yale Drama Series Playwriting Competition is now accepting any submissions until early September, offering a remarkable opportunity for playwrights worldwide to showcase their talents, with the winning play receiving the esteemed David Charles’ Horn Prize, which includes a $10,000 award, publication by Yale University Press, and a celebratory event. Selected by acclaimed judge Branden Jacob-Jenkins, this annual playwright competition supports new voices in theater by recognizing and nurturing outstanding, unpublished full-length plays written in English!

This playwright competition has no entry fee required, so don’t miss this chance to have your work celebrated on an international stage – submit your manuscript today and take a significant step toward hearing your words,  sharing your voice, and using great feedback to grow your playwriting skills!