FESTIVAL OF NEW VOICES - SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
Lakewood Playhouse is delighted to present an inaugural festival of new writing to celebrate new voices and diverse perspectives, showcasing writing talent in the Tacoma area and beyond.
Submissions are now open for writers from across the region to submit new theatrical full-length works which will be read and assessed by a team of local arts professionals. Up to six new works will be selected to be given readings in mid-October. These readings are developmental in nature and should be seen as works in draft. A playwright and cast talkback will follow each staged reading.
Submissions are free.
Submission guidelines:
1. Scripts must be submitted in PDF format.
2. Scripts must be completed drafts. No incomplete drafts or treatments.
3. Scripts must be unproduced and unpublished. Readings and/or workshops are acceptable.
4. The playwright must be the sole owner of script copyright.
5. On the cover of your script, please include: NAME OF PLAY, PLAYWRIGHT’S NAME, CONTACT INFORMATION [Address, Phone Number, Email Address].
6. Include a script summary: CHARACTER BREAKDOWN, SETTING, TIME PERIOD.
7. Supporting materials required: COVER LETTER, BIO OF PLAYWRIGHT, and a QUESTION YOU HOPE THE READING WILL ANSWER ABOUT THE WORK.
Submission Deadline: June 22nd, 2025
Selected Plays Announced: July 7th, 2025
Festival Dates: September 29th-October 18th, 2025
Submissions should be sent to [email protected]
Submissions are now open for writers from across the region to submit new theatrical full-length works which will be read and assessed by a team of local arts professionals. Up to six new works will be selected to be given readings in mid-October. These readings are developmental in nature and should be seen as works in draft. A playwright and cast talkback will follow each staged reading.
Submissions are free.
Submission guidelines:
1. Scripts must be submitted in PDF format.
2. Scripts must be completed drafts. No incomplete drafts or treatments.
3. Scripts must be unproduced and unpublished. Readings and/or workshops are acceptable.
4. The playwright must be the sole owner of script copyright.
5. On the cover of your script, please include: NAME OF PLAY, PLAYWRIGHT’S NAME, CONTACT INFORMATION [Address, Phone Number, Email Address].
6. Include a script summary: CHARACTER BREAKDOWN, SETTING, TIME PERIOD.
7. Supporting materials required: COVER LETTER, BIO OF PLAYWRIGHT, and a QUESTION YOU HOPE THE READING WILL ANSWER ABOUT THE WORK.
Submission Deadline: June 22nd, 2025
Selected Plays Announced: July 7th, 2025
Festival Dates: September 29th-October 18th, 2025
Submissions should be sent to [email protected]