March 9, 2026
March 10, 2026
We continue to be committed to creating opportunities for all voices to be heard. With this in mind, we are thrilled to be producing our sixth annual Festival of Short Plays in partnership with AMT Theater, spotlighting stories written by people of color.
354 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
AT AMT THEATER
SUbmissions
Playwright, Actor, and Director submissions will open on September 30, 2025 and remain open until October 31, 2025 at 11:59PM.
In efforts to make theatre accessible for all, tickets to Raise the Page, Uplift the Word: A BIPOC Festival of Short Plays will be free to the public. With supporters like you, we can share brave new work to all audiences and uplift the voices of BIPOC artists. Consider making a tax-deductible gift today and join us in . Further ticket information to be available at a later date.
Support Brave New Work & EMERGING ARTISTS
Last Season’s FESTIVAL
Thank you to all who joined us last season for the sold out performances at AMT Theater for our fifth annual festival! For more information, on the artists involved click below:
FAQ
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How do I submit? Submissions will be open from September 30 to October 31, 2025.
The link to submit and the guidelines can be found here.
Please email info@abingdontheatre.org with any questions.
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At this time, please limit short play submissions to one per playwright.
However, if you would like to apply in the other categories of actor and director submissions, feel free to do so and submit the required material.
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Join us in supporting brave new work with Abingdon Theatre Company. Please contact kbell@abingdontheatre.org with any sponsorship inquiries.