The June Bingham New Playwright Commission application is now closed.

This submission form will close on 1/31/2024 at 11:59 pm EST. You will be notified by 2/20/2024 if you are selected as a Semi-Finalist.

This commission opportunity provides resources and support toward the creation and development of a new play by early-career women/femme and/or non-binary storytellers. We define “early-career” as artists who have written pieces previously, or have engaged in writing via books, film, TV, etc. but have not had theatrical work that has been extensively professionally produced by commercial or non-profit organizations and have less than two full-length pieces that have been published in print. If you have questions about your eligibility or any portion of the application, please email Junebinghamcommission@liveandincolor.org.

The opportunity will culminate in a 60- 90 minute 2-person play that will be workshopped and presented as a reading for an audience at L&IC’s Fall Retreat in September of 2024.

The total fee for this Commission will be $3,000; housing, meals, and travel for the retreat are also provided. Schedule and deadlines will be at the discretion of the commission recipient and the program director. 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The Play must be able to be performed with 2 actors.

All submissions should include:

• Short (5-page max) writing sample/excerpt in PDF format