Submission for SPF LUV 2026 are now closed
Please check back in February for SPF NYC submissions!
New York City is like no other place in the world! We are seeking plays that get to the heart of the Big Apple and explore what makes this town tick. Unique New York – it’s more than a tongue twister – it is a way of life!
All plays submitted must be centered on and revolve around this theme.
Plays run one weekend out of three in June 2026
Thurs – Sat 7pm; Sun 3pm
DATES & LOCATIONS: June 2026, exact dates TBA; The Steve & Marie Sgouros Theatre at The Players Theatre: 115 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012 – 3rd floor walk-up
Each play runs ONE of Three weeks, 4 performances weekly (Thursday through Sunday), 5 new plays featured each week. ELIGIBILITY: Short Plays and Musicals with a performance time of 15 minutes or less, no more than 15 pages in length. Writers are eligible to submit up to 2 plays.
PRIZE: Each week an audience favorite is selected by audience vote. The winner of each week will receive $100 prize. THEME: “NYC” All about life in NYC – the Big Apple! All plays submitted must be centered on and revolve around this theme.
** Note ** 1) Playwrights are responsible for producing their own play – H,ost (us) provides theatre, technicians, marketing and box office. 2) There is NO SUBMISSION FEE. If selected, there is a $50 NON-refundable tech fee required. Plays MUST be NO MORE 15 minutes in length and no more than 15 pages Submissions open: Feb 9, 2026 Submissions close: March 25, 2025. Play selection announced soon thereafter – up to 2 weeks.
Thank you – we can’t wait to read your work!