DreamWrights Center for Community Arts invites playwrights of every age to submit short, family-friendly fables for our New Fable Festival!

We’re seeking original, imaginative 10–15 minute plays that center animals (real or imagined — no human characters) and reflect DreamWrights’ mission to provide inclusive, inter-generational creative and educational theatre experiences. Submissions should celebrate community, build character, and model positive, respectful collaboration.

DreamWrights Guiding Principles:

• Build community through positive, inclusive interaction
• Build character (self-worth, confidence, leadership, respect, responsibility) through collaborative art-making
• Steward financial resources ethically and responsibly

Submission Details:

• Run time: 10–15 minutes
• Characters: 2–8 animal characters (no humans)
• Material must be family friendly and align with DreamWrights’ mission and guiding principles
• Five finalists selected by a panel of local theater artists will be read as part of our Studio Series on First Friday, August 7
• DreamWrights community will vote to choose one submission to receive a full production alongside other world premieres and Mother Goosed by Jason Pizzarello
• Full festival performances run September 18–27 (six performances)

Submission Requirements:

• Submit your original play through this form
• Include playwright contact info (name, pronouns, phone, email, website and/or social media)
• PDF format only
• Scripts must be 10–15 minutes, typed, and clearly labeled with title, playwright name, scenes, stage directions, and character names
• Include character descriptions for each role
• All pages must be numbered and labeled with Title / Playwright(s) name
• Only ONE submission per playwright
• All ages welcome to submit
• Submissions must be original and NOT AI-generated
  (Email DreamWrights at info@dreamwrights.org for our Official AI Policy)
• Deadline: May 31

Questions? Email gregory@dreamwrights.org

We can’t wait to read your fables — bring your animals, your heart, and your imagination!