Printed copies of your work should be mailed to RCP. Do not submit as an email attachment.

FORMAT OF SCRIPT:

  • Type Size: 12 pt Times Roman or Courier
  • Format: standard stage format (name of speaker centered above lines). See, for example, Richard Toscan's manuscript format guide.
  • Pages printed on one side only, 8-1/2" x 11" paper.
  • Your work should be bound, but the binding should be removable so that we can make copies for our readers, directors, etc. Scripts should be bound in a removable binder, such as a two-prong binder; do not submit in a hard sided 3-ring binder. We will handle your script with care, but you should retain a copy of your script, because we cannot assume any liability for a lost or damaged script.
  1. Print and fill out the submission form.
  2. Mail your script—hard copy only (do not submit as an email attachment)—to:
    The New Play Project
    Reston Community Players
    P.O. Box 8232
    Reston, Va. 20195
  3. Scripts may be submitted directly by the author, or through an agent. No benefit or "extra points" result from an agent submission; we don't think less of a play just because it was submitted by the author.
  4. If you want your script returned, please include a stamped, self addressed envelope.

When to submit your work:

Submissions are not being accepted at present. We are acceipting scripts for 2010 from May 1st thru July 31st, 2010.

Due to the large volume of scripts we review, estimated time to review your work, and decide whether we will do a reading may take as much as five to six months.

We will contact you by email to confirm we received your submission, as well as our decision whether to present your work. From time to time, we may email or telephone you to discuss your work. Please note that not receiving any inquiries about your work does not indicate our lack of interest.

Next steps: Submission form

Questions? Contact us at RestonNewPlays@aol.com.