New York
Theater Festival

ITC
(for scripts only)
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NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

FOR THE 2025 SEASON

NO SUBMISSION FEES

NO PARTICIPATION FEES

 

Plays and Musicals Festival of New York

Submit your play or musical to the Festival »

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The NY Theater Festival is open to plays and musicals.
Productions can be full-lengths, one-acts, shorts, or solos.

$16,000 in total prizes awarded every year.

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We believe that self-producing a play or musical is an essential tool for every playwright’s growth. When a playwright sees their work on stage, it provides an invaluable opportunity to refine or modify their story.

It’s also a great chance to invite industry professionals to see your production. People are more likely to attend a show than read an unsolicited script, as industry professionals often receive thousands of submissions each month. They understand that the journey to success often involves several stages of production.

Our team is committed to helping you get your work seen. From your first tech rehearsal to the final performance, we will be with you every step of the way. You will never be left alone during the process.

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What We Offer:

         Access to 85 set/furniture props to dress your stage for your run.

A complete crash course on how to use our user-friendly audio, light, and video systems.

A team member on hand to assist with any questions, as well as a dedicated phone line you can call during the run of your show.

In our 13 years and 23 seasons, we’ve successfully hosted over 1,500 plays and 350 musicals. We’ve awarded over $200,000 in cash prizes to the artists who participated in our festival.

Yours could be the next production onstage!

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Spring/Summer Festival & Fall/Winter Festival

Best Play or Musical – $3,500

Best Director – $500

Best Actor – $500

Best Actress – $500

Best Singer – $500

Best Production Short – $500

Most Creative Production – $500

Best Music Score – $300

Best Choreography – $300

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Submit your play or musical today!
Join the growing community of artists who’ve showcased their work

at the NY Theater Festival.