Below is a list of 10 theaters/companies that accept submissions from Canadian/Canada-based playwrights year-round.

NameLengthNature of OpportunityDeadlineLocationAdd’l Info
Gloucester Stage CompanyFull LengthOpen to individual playwrights and agencies in the United States‚ Canada‚ and the UK.Year RoundMassachusetts, USAn/a
Roseneath TheatreOne Act
(50-54 mins)
World class TYA — original dramatic literature for children or specifically plays for primary, junior & high school audience. Int’l submissions ok.Year RoundToronton/a
Young People’s TheatreFull LengthPlays written for children and their families.Year RoundToronton/a
Belfry TheatreSee right.Canadian writers. Send the first two scenes of the play only.Year RoundVictoria, B.C.n/a
Concrete Theatre45-55 minsScripts appropriate to touring and for young audiences. Interested in stories or fables that come from different traditions and cultures that are not widely known.Year RoundEdmonton, Albertan/a
Dancing Sky TheatreFull LengthAccepts unsolicited manuscripts of original plays by Canadian writers.Year RoundMeacham, Saskatchewann/a
Harold Green Jewish Theatre CompanyFull LengthPlays that embrace and celebrate the Jewish story – history, beliefs, struggles and triumphs.Year RoundToronton/a
Persephone TheatreFull LengthCanadian playwrights only.Year RoundSaskatoon, Saskatchewann/a
TalonbooksFull LengthPublication opp. Canadian authors only. Accepts drama submissions. The play must have had at least one recent professional production prior to submission.Year RoundVancouvern/a
Teesri Duniya TheatreFull LengthCulturally diverse & First Nation plays that are politically relevant examining meaningful social & cultural questions, exploring diverse worldviews & historical events that affect our lives & our socio-cultural heritage. Open to playwrights of all cultural backgrounds.Year RoundMontrealn/a
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