THE 34th ANNUAL YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL - SUBMISSIONS OPEN JANUARY 5 to March 15, 2026!

Submissions are now open for the Young Playwrights Festival, which celebrates its 34th Anniversary in Summer 2026!  Please complete a separate submission form for each piece!

Every summer, The Blank Theatre produces the 12 best plays by playwrights ages 9 to 19, chosen from a nationwide competition. In the past 33 years, we’ve producedalmost 400 plays by these young  writers. Winning playwrights are provided careful mentoring and  direction from industry professionals to help prepare their work for  public performance and hone their skills, talent and confidence.

Nowhere else in the nation can young playwrights receive the prize of  seeing their vision come to life on stage in a professional production  featuring known actors from film, television and theatre. The plays are  crafted by seasoned professional directors and each is given several  public performances in a month-long Festival. 

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LIVING ROOM SERIES - NEW PROGRAM FORMAT COMING SOON!

The Blank's new play development program, the Living Room Series, is getting a makeover and will be back in fall of 2026 with a new structure and new producer helming the program! Stay tuned for more information!