Script Submisisons

Cleveland Play House produces work that inspires, stimulates, and entertains diverse audiences across Northeast Ohio.

We are most interested in scripts that are: 

• Smart. Personal. Provocative.
• Socially relevant. Thrilling. Necessary.
• Told in immediate, imaginative, and intimate ways

We are seeking plays that contain: 

• A diversity of ideas and a multiplicity of voices
• Multi-generational casts
• Multi-racial casts
• Female protagonists
• Midwestern themes and/or Cleveland connections

Due to the volume of submissions our artistic department receives, we are unable to accept unsolicited manuscripts, so please read below and only submit if the following guidelines apply to you and your work.

At this time, Cleveland Play House only accepts full-length plays submitted by literary agents and licensing companies.

We also accept script samples from Ohio residents. For Ohio writers, we look forward to receiving a synopsis, 10-page sample, and resume from anyone interested in having their work considered.

We accept these manuscripts and samples on a year-round basis and prefer electronic submission. Materials can be e-mailed to cjoseph@clevelandplayhouse.com.

Or submissions may be mailed to:

Craig Joseph, Literary Director
Cleveland Play House
1901 E. 13th St., Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44114