Beacon Theatre Productions is seeking play submissions for our 2026 Beacon Award.
The chosen playwright will get $300 and the opportunity to see a staged reading of their play in spring 2026.
We are seeking new full-length plays
-that are between 50 - 90 pages/minutes that can be performed with six actors or less (doubling allowed)
-that spotlight a critical moment of the past (connection to a real event or person).
-that show the way to a better future (directly or indirectly. For example: a post-show talkback on the play's content could connect to a current social issue)
-that are the entrant's own original work, not generated with AI, and must not violate the intellectual property rights of any third party
-that spotlight (or playwrights identify as) social justice advocates, activists, and/or BIPOC individuals
-that have not been produced (or has a reason it would benefit from a staged reading for future development)
-that are written by playwrights from the Greater Philadelphia area.
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How to apply (and for additional information and FAQ's):
-Visit google form (https://forms.gle/Dk5VXuTtw7gsgNSW8) and attach a copy of your script by December 1st, 2025.
-Applicants will be notified by the end of February.
Visit https://www.beacontheatreproductions.org/ for more information AND to hear about our future call for 10 - 20 minute plays.
For additional questions, or if you need accommodations or assistance submitting the form, please contact us at [email protected]
