Dear Artists,

We so appreciate all that you do and all of the necessary reach outs you make to companies in hopes of your works being seen and produced. Your doggedness is recognized and valued.

In order to do our best as an organization, with an emphasis on thriving while working within our means, we have developed a process for receiving unsolicited scripts. Please keep in mind that Nightwood is mandated to champion women and gender-expansive art and artists. Prior to continuing we ask that you review our mission and vision page to assure that you and your project are in alignment with Nightwood’s focus.

The best possible way to ignite or continue a relationship is to submit your project/play through one of three processes:

1. Apply to our fall deadline for Write From The Hip. To see what comes out of the Write From The Hip program, please join us at the annual Groundswell Festival!

2. Apply for our OAC RGTC Recommenders Grants to Theatre Creators. Applications typically go live between September – November.

3. Submit a 10-page max. script sample through this form (NOTE: The form will next go live October 2025). All submissions will be reviewed annually. Our next review period will be in June 2026.

If your piece strikes our interest, we will ask to be kept abreast of its development. If your voice strikes our interest, we will ask to be kept abreast of your future works.

Should you require any additional support for the above methods, please connect with Jade at jade@nightwoodtheatre.net.

We want to know you – so please let us know what you’re up to. There are many eyes and ears of our organization and though we may not always be able to read every draft or be at every production, we want to know what you’re doing.

Keep doing what you’re doing. Plays need theatres and theatres need plays.

Fondly,
Andrea

Please check out the other programs and offerings under the Artist Menu for other ways to connect with us.