New York
Theater Festival
WE ARE ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS NOW
FOR THE 2025 SEASON
NO SUBMISSION FEES
NO PARTICIPATION FEES
PLAYS AND MUSICAL
FESTIVALS OF NEW YORK »
THE NY THEATER FESTIVAL IS FOR PLAYS AND
MUSICALS. PRODUCTIONS CAN BE FULL LENGTHS,
ONE ACTS, SHORTS AND SOLOS
$16,000 IN TOTAL PRIZES AWARDED EVERY YEAR
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.
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!
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
Submit your play or musical today!
Join the growing community of artists who’ve showcased their work at the NY Theater Festival.