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Playwright Submission Guide

  • You are an American citizen or have permanent resident status.
  • Your script has a running time of at least 75 minutes.
  • The script has not been produced in New York City for critical review.
  • Cast requires no more than eight (8) actors; character doubling is fine.
  • A printed copy of the entire script is required.
    • We do not accept scripts by email.
    • Do not send sample pages or treatments.
  • Be sure to include: name, address, phone and email address.
  • The script must be bound, e.g. brass fasteners, 3-prong folders or spiral binding, etc. - binder clips are NOT acceptable.
  • A full character breakdown, if roles are doubled, include how the roles are doubled.
  • A short synopsis
  • Your writing bio
  • Development and/or production history of the script if applicable.
  • Include a SASE if you want your materials returned
  • Note: All correspondence is by email. If you do NOT have an email address, you must include a SAS postcard or envelope to receive a receipt acknowledgement.
  • Your voluntary support of $10 toward the processing and evaluation of materials is gladly accepted.

Also keep in mind:

  • Playwrights may submit one and only one script for each of our submission cycles from June 2 one year to June 1 the next, e.g., June 2, 2008 to June 1, 2009.
  • Scripts that are an adaptation of copyrighted materials or incorporate copyrighted materials, must include a statement stating that the playwright has obtained the rights to use such material.
  • We do not consider musicals.

Submit your script to:

Kim T. Sharp, Literary Manager
Abingdon Theatre Company
312 West 36th Street, Sixth Floor
New York, NY 10018-7570

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