COMMON STAGE FESTIVAL

The COMMON STAGE FESTIVAL is a new works festival celebrating four emerging playwrights in developing new plays with rehearsal resources and access to Common Sister’s creative community. The festival provides an opportunity for playwrights to share excerpts of their work in development, allowing them to gain feedback and connect with audience members in pursuit of a full-length production of their play. This event will be coming in May, 2027.

Open Call Submissions Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-hmNOf5fx8aXNI4e7scgYLNlbdQjAOrZClr7Q4dt_cGAY9Q/

This festival celebrates 4-5 emerging playwrights in developing new plays with rehearsal resources and access to Common Sister’s creative community. The festival provides an opportunity for playwrights to share excerpts of their work in development, allowing them to gain feedback and connect with audience members in pursuit of a full-length production of their play.

Eligibility:

• Must be a new play by an emerging playwright.

• Excerpt must not be longer than 20 minutes.