Below is a list of 10-minute play submissions opps with 2026 deadlines.

NameLengthNature of OpportunityDeadlineLocationAdd’l Info
Ivo Review10 minsPublication opp. Monologues. Any theme.1/30/26n/an/a
Equity Library Theater of NYmax 10 minsPlays, monologues (max 5 mins), musicals.1/31/26NYCNo Fee
Heartland Theatre Co10 minsTheme: ROUTE 662/1/26Bloomington, IllinoisFee: $10
Muskegon Community College10-15 pagesComedy or drama. Theme: CENTENNIAL2/14/26Muskegon, MichiganFee: $10
Prize: $100
The New American TheatreOne Act
(max 15 mins)
The plays must not have been previously produced in Los Angeles, CA. Int’l submissions ok.2/15/26Culver City, CaliforniaFee: $15
riverSedgemax 15 pagesPublication opp. Dramatic scripts.3/1/26TexasFee: $3
Prize: $350
The Coachella ReviewSee right.Publication opp. Scripts 10-12 pages, and monologues of up to 1,500 words.3/7/26Coachella Valley, Californian/a
Ponder Review10-15 pagesScript excerpt or one-act play.3/15/26n/aFee: $2
T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre10 minsTheme: In The End3/15/26NYCFee: $5
stipend of $75
Rogue Theater Festival10-150 minsNew works by emerging writers.4/5/26NYCn/a
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