Beacon Theatre Productions
Spotlighting critical moments of the past to show the way to a better future
Our Mission
To reach emerging audiences through accessible, affordable
theatre that uses critical moments of the past to show the way to a better, more equitable future.
2026 Beacon Award
Beacon Theatre Productions is seeking play submissions for our 2026 Beacon Award.
The chosen playwright will get
*$300
*Opportunity to see a staged reading of their play in Spring 2026
We are seeking plays (or screenplays) that meet the following criteria:
*Spotlights a critical moment of the past (connection to real event or person)
*That shows the way to a better future (directly or indirectly. For example: a post-show talkback on the play’s content could connect to a social issue that still affects us today)
*Can be performed with six actors or less. Ideally, the list of characters is on the first page of the script with doubling options if there are more than six characters.
*That are the entrant’s own original work, not generated with AI, and must not violate the intellectual property rights of any third party
Priority given to:
*Playwrights from the Greater Philadelphia area (Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties) who could attend a staged reading in spring 2026
*Plays spotlight (or playwrights identify) as social justice advocates, activists, and/or BIPOC individuals
*Plays that have not been produced (or would benefit from a staged reading for future development)
How to apply:
*For more information and to submit (link here); attach a copy of your script. We do not want the application to be an additional burden to an artist, so feel free to write as little or as much as you would like.
*Submit application by December 1st, 2025.
*Applicants will be notified by February 2026.
For questions, or if you need accommodations or assistance submitting the form, please contact us at info@beacontheatreproductions.org
2026 Short Play Festival
Beacon Theatre Productions is seeking short-play submissions for our Fall 2026 short play festival. We are looking for 10 - 20 minute plays that connect to a current social issue of today! Submit by May 1st, 2026.
The chosen playwrights will get
*$100
*Opportunity to see a staged reading of their play in Fall 2026
We are seeking plays that meet the following criteria:
*Plays that connect to a current social issue (directly or indirectly. For example: a post-show talkback on the play’s content could connect to a social issue)
*Plays are the entrant’s own original work, not generated with AI, and must not violate the intellectual property rights of any third party
*Plays can be performed with six actors or less. Ideally, the list of characters is on the first page with doubling options if there are more than six characters.
Priority given to:
*Playwrights from the Greater Philadelphia area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties) who could attend a staged reading in Fall 2026
*Plays spotlight (or playwrights identify) as social justice advocates, activists, women, and/or BIPOC individuals
*Plays that have not been produced (or would benefit from a staged reading for future development)
How to apply:
*For more information and to submit (link here); attach a copy of your script. We do not want the application to be an additional burden to an artist, so feel free to write as little or as much as you would like.
*Submit application by May 1st, 2026.
*Applicants will be notified by August 2026.
For questions, or if you need accommodations or assistance submitting the form, please contact us at info@beacontheatreproductions.org
I am filled with gratitude for the many amazing collaborations with artists, audiences, and supporters I have enjoyed for the past 10 years. The impact of Beacon’s work was realized in diverse communities through the input and creativity of many committed individuals and partnering organizations.
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Georgina Bard, Founding Artistic Director
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