Arc Stages New Play Festival

OFFICIAL RULES SHEET

Arc Stages’ Adult Playwriting Festival is open to any writer ages 18 and over.

A select number of plays will be produced in a professional reading-style performance at Arc Stages.

Submission Guidelines:

1. Plays should be 1 to 10 pages in length, double-spaced.
2. There is no restriction on style, subject, or form, except plays should be inspired by the theme of ‘Shadows and Reveals.’
3. Collaborations are permitted.
4. Plays must be typed, in dialogue format.
5. Please submit plays in PDF format.

All plays will be read blindly by a panel.

All plays are due by JUNE 30, 2023 in order to be considered for the Festival.

Form will scroll as you fill out the fields. Please attach your play at the bottom of the form.

Thanks so much for participating in the Arc Stages’ Adult Festival!

Arc Stages is committed to creating and fostering new works of theatre at every age for every stage!