A Festival of Readings for Educational & Community Stages • Presented by CPA Theatricals and Gitelman & Good Publishers

Have You Written a Show You Want Produced—Again and Again?

Each year, educational and community theatres license hundreds of thousands of productions.

The Spotlight New Works Fest showcases exceptional new plays that are a strong fit for this secondary market.

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Seeking Bold New Writers

As Gitelman & Good Publishers continues to expand our catalogue, we’re seeking bold new writers whose plays are built for these stages.

If you’ve created a show with wide production potential, we want to see it.

A Festival of Readings

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Spotlight New Works Fest is a festival of readings.

We provide the venue, festival staff, and the opportunity to present your work.

Participating companies are responsible for producing and staging their own readings.

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Festival Dates

June 29 - July 5, 2026

Want to Know More?

FAQ Page
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Submit Your Work

January 3, 2026 - February 3, 2026

Want to Submit?

Submission Guidelines

Factory Series at the Chain Theatre

Chain theatre reading

The festival will take place in the 65-seat Factory Series at the Chain Theatre.

 

Contact Us

Have a question about submissions, eligibility, or the Spotlight New Works Fest? We’re happy to help.

For general inquiries, please reach out by completing the contact form shown, or email us directly. We do our best to respond promptly and appreciate your patience during peak submission periods.