Submit a PlayThe Forge Theater Lab accepts unsolicited manuscripts from playwrights on a rolling basis. In this early phase in the life of the company, we are producing stage works by writers with a connection to our host institution Fitchburg State University: alumni, students, faculty, and staff. By the end of 2020, we plan to open our submission process to all playwrights who are based in New England.
All submissions are added to a library of new play scripts that The Forge's Artistic Director will use when selecting material for staged readings, workshops, and full productions. For your script to be considered as an option for Season 3's full productions, submit it to us by March 14, 2020. |
Noah Dawson and Stephanie Bisono in "A Play Less About Red-Light-Green-Light and More About Something Else" by Andy Bayiates
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The Forge Theater Lab is devoted to developing plays of a range of genres and styles. We respond especially to plays that provoke conversation about important contemporary issues.
Of particular interest to us right now are:
- Full-length plays that speak to contemporary issues.
- Plays 15-60 minutes long that might be included in a double bill or program of short plays.
- Shows for a solo performer.
To submit a manuscript, please email us at theforgetheaterlab@gmail.com. Attach the script as a Word or PDF file. On the first page, include a brief description of the play and a list of roles. In the body of your email, describe the play's production history to date, if any. In the case of an adaptation or translation of a copyrighted work, make sure to include permission of the source material's copyright owner. You may also attach your biography, resume, reviews, or any other materials that might help pique our interest in you and your work. We will confirm receipt of your submission, but please be aware that we are not able to respond with personal feedback to every play we receive.
To read about the experiences of playwrights who have worked with us in the past, go to our Testimonials page.
Of particular interest to us right now are:
- Full-length plays that speak to contemporary issues.
- Plays 15-60 minutes long that might be included in a double bill or program of short plays.
- Shows for a solo performer.
To submit a manuscript, please email us at theforgetheaterlab@gmail.com. Attach the script as a Word or PDF file. On the first page, include a brief description of the play and a list of roles. In the body of your email, describe the play's production history to date, if any. In the case of an adaptation or translation of a copyrighted work, make sure to include permission of the source material's copyright owner. You may also attach your biography, resume, reviews, or any other materials that might help pique our interest in you and your work. We will confirm receipt of your submission, but please be aware that we are not able to respond with personal feedback to every play we receive.
To read about the experiences of playwrights who have worked with us in the past, go to our Testimonials page.
Future OpeningsThe Forge casts productions, workshops, and readings using a combination of auditions and invitations to actors who have worked with us before. Auditions for upcoming productions will be posted on this page when they are announced.
This page will also announce openings for directors, designers, stage managers, technicians, and staff. If you would like to submit your resume and letter of general interest to be kept on file for future openings, please email us at theforgetheaterlab@gmail.com. The Forge Theater Lab is a host site for Fitchburg State University internships for students concentrating in Theater, Technical Theater, Professional Communication, and Graphic Design. If you would like to set up a meeting to learn more about internship possibilities, email Managing Director Jack Crory at theforgetheaterlab@gmail.com. |
Mike Daniel in "Copley" by Mary Darling
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