We only accept full manuscripts submitted by literary agents and theatre professionals with whom we have an existing relationship. If you are a represented writer, please have your agent send us your material directly. We regularly attend readings, festivals and productions, and we have strong relationships with play development centers, other theaters and writing programs that result in many submissions each year. In addition, we research and actively solicit new work from local and unrepresented writers.
Chicagoland writers without representation can submit a short bio along with a synopsis, character breakdown and ten pages of sample dialogue from both new and previously produced plays. We ask that writers please also describe how their submission fits the mission and values of Writers Theatre in their email or cover letter. If the material interests us, we will contact you to request the full script.
Our artistic team reviews every submission, but – due to the volume we receive – we are unable to personally respond to each one in detail. If we’re interested in discussing your submission further, we will follow up with you directly. If you do not hear from us, please know that your work has been given careful consideration and that we won’t be requesting the full script.
Writers are encouraged to submit electronically to literary@writerstheatre.org.
Submissions can also be mailed to:
Literary Department
Writers Theatre
321 Park Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022