Posted by Modern Times Stage Company & Pleiades Theatre
Modern Times Stage Company & Pleiades Theatre are seeking any genre or style of new plays, adaptations or translations:
- by individuals identifying as 1st or 2nd generation Canadians
AND/OR
- any radical, imaginative works exploring globalization, cultural diversity & fusion, and artistic forms & philosophies we all share.
We encourage, and are highly receptive to, applications from all intersectional identities including but not limited to Indigenous artists, 2SLGBTQIAP artists, new generation artists, deaf artists, artists with disabilities, and artists living with mental illness.
Submission materials:
- One-page synopsis of the play (PDF, in English);
- One-page of character summaries (PDF, in English; include approx. ages, gender-identities, cultural background if applicable, etc.)
- Full-length play (PDF, in English or a mix of languages with primarily English)
The deadline for submissions is April 30th, 2025 at 6pm EST.
Eligibility:
- Must live in Canada and have the legal right to work in Canada (posses a valid S.I.N.)
- Be available to attend workshops in person (GTA based) or via Zoom (if outside of the GTA)
- Be able to work in English
- Plays can include a mix of languages, but should primarily feature English.
- Must be a complete draft with no previous productions of any kind
Additional info:
- If selected, the playwright(s) would be paid a development fee, in addition to potential workshop fees.
- The level of support for selected plays will differ based on project needs and progression.
- The play will be eligible for possible consideration for a future full production.
Send all materials to: info@pleiadestheatre.org
Use the subject line: “Play Submission 24/25 – [Playwright’s Name]”