Submissions
Submit your work to where theatre becomes inquiry.
We host two juried festivals each year:
a Winter Online Festival (January) and
a Summer In-Person Festival in Provincetown and/or New York City (July).
We’re seeking new plays, musicals, and experimental performance pieces that probe the human condition through philosophical, spiritual, and emotional depth.
Current Call for Submissions
Winter Online Festival 2026
Submissions Open: October 1, 2025
Deadline: December 1, 2025 (11:59 pm ET)
Festival Dates: January 23–25, 2026
Format: Online readings + streamed talkbacks
Summer In-Person Festival 2026
Submissions Open: February 15, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Festival Dates: July 17–20, 2026
Format: In-person staged readings in Provincetown and/or NYC
What We’re Looking For
We prioritize:
Philosophical Ambition: Work that explores being, time, love, memory, loss, ethical quandaries, or the mystery of the self.
Emotional Precision: Theatre that expresses emotion or evokes subtle emotional states — not just for drama, but for contemplative depth.
Aesthetic Boldness: Formal experimentation, music, silence, ritual, abstraction, or nonlinear structure are welcome.
Non-Ideological Storytelling: We do not prioritize works created primarily to advocate political or social positions.
Submission Guidelines
We accept:
Plays: Submit either a 10–30 page excerpt or full script as a PDF.
Musicals / Song Cycles: Submit up to 25 pages of book/lyrics plus 2–3 demo recordings (link or MP3).
Hybrid/Performance Texts: Submit up to 20 pages. Include a brief note on staging if non-traditional.
All submissions must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
In the attachment to your submission, label your file: Lastname_Title.pdf.
Compensation & Artist Rights
We do not charge a submission fee. Ever.
If selected:
You’ll receive a $250 honorarium (Winter Festival) or $350 honorarium (Summer Festival).
You’ll receive 50% of any net revenue from digital ticket sales (if streamed).
You’ll receive 60% royalties on any published anthology or printed edition that includes your work.
You retain full ownership of your work at all times. We only ask for a non-exclusive, 2-year presentation license.
You can read our Plain-Language Artist Agreement for details.
How to Submit
Prepare your materials (PDF script + optional audio links).
Click the button below to access our secure submission form.
Fill out a few brief questions and upload your work.
Hit submit. That’s it.
You’ll receive a confirmation by email within 24 hours.
How We Select
All submissions are read by at least two screeners.
Selections are based on artistic quality, originality, philosophical alignment, and emotional resonance.
Shortlisted works are reviewed by our curatorial panel (composer, playwright, philosopher) before final decisions.
All submitters will hear back within 6 weeks of the deadline.
FAQ
Can I submit a work-in-progress?
Yes — especially if the excerpt stands on its own.
Can I submit a revised version later?
Yes, as long as it’s before the deadline.
Can I submit multiple works?
Yes — just complete a separate form for each.
Can I withdraw my work later?
Yes — just email us before the final programming notice.
Will I receive feedback?
Shortlisted creators may receive written feedback on request.
Still Have Questions?
Email us: submissions@futuresondheim.com
We aim to respond within 7 business days.
Thank you for creating theatre that thinks, feels, and dares. We’re honored to read your work.