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