Commission for Queer Playwright

The Strides Collective is currently accepting applications from queer playwrights in the Mid-Atlantic Region for our inaugural Strides Collective Commission (SCC).

One selected playwright will receive a stipend of $500 and work closely with the Collective over the course of a year to develop their original idea for a full length, modern queer play, culminating in a produced staged reading of the new play in 2026. 

Applications are NOW OPEN and due February 23rd.

In order to qualify for the SCC, the following criteria must be met:

• Playwright self-identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community
• Playwright resides in the Mid-Atlantic Region (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia)
• Playwright has never had a play professionally produced (i.e. with AEA contracts). Readings, workshops, community, collegiate, and semi-professional productions are OK.
• Playwright is not currently a student in an undergraduate program. Note: current undergraduate students who are seniors and plan to graduate in Spring 2025 may still apply. 

Please visit our website for complete eligibility requirements and submission criteria: 

https://www.stridescollective.com/submissions

Please visit our website for complete eligibility requirements and submission criteria: 

https://www.stridescollective.com/submissions