The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2026 playwriting competition
By Yale University Press | Posted: Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
The winner of this annual competition will be awarded the David Charles Horn Prize of $10,000, publication of their manuscript by Yale University Press, and a staged reading at the Schwarzman Center at Yale University.
The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Electronic submissions for the 2026 competition must be submitted no later than August 15, 2025.
Find out more here: Yale Drama Series Rules and Submission Guidelines - Yale University Press