Play Submissions

How to Get Your Words on Stage at CENTERSTAGE

Because of the sheer volume of submissions, CENTERSTAGE will NOT accept any unsolicited scripts unless they are submitted by bona fide literary agents.

How to Be Invited to Submit a Play

If you are interested in having your play considered, please send an inquiry according to the following guidelines. It is not necessary (or helpful) to bind or cover your material, and email inquiries are encouraged.

• Send a brief letter of inquiry and introduction to Gavin Witt, Resident Dramaturg. You may mail this c/o CENTERSTAGE, 700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202; or send your inquiry via email to gwitt@centerstage.org.
• Include a brief (1 page or less) synopsis of your piece(s) and a cast breakdown (indicating the total number of actors required).
• Include a script excerpt of up to 10 sequential pages (these not be the opening pages, but if not please provide some basic context).
• You must provide a SASE/P or an e-mail address if you wish a response, including acknowledgement of receipt; if you want your materials returned, please note this and be sure to include sufficient postage to send them back.
• For musicals, please include a CD recording of songs/music.
• You may include a brief bio or resume, or reviews from workshops, readings, or past productions if you like, but these are optional.

Please note that, while we try to get to all submissions promptly, it may take some time for us to evaluate your materials and respond; but so long as you have provided us with the means to reply we will do so if we would like to see a full copy of your work.

Remember: You may ONLY submit an entire script by explicit invitation, or through a literary agent. We regret that we will not be able to read or return any script received without prior invitation.