About the programme
Audible's Emerging Playwrights Fund invites early-career theatrical writers to submit a full-length script and pitch for an original audio drama, with a preference for Action & Adventure or Core Fiction genres. Audible will select up to five applicants for a $25,000 fee and may add development, casting, and studio resources. Selected work may lead to a commission agreement that grants Audible exclusive audio rights and stage options.
Eligibility
- Aged over 18
- Resident in the US or UK
- Early-career theatrical writer who identifies as an emerging playwright
- Not an employee, contractor, or immediate family/household member of Audible or any entity administering the Fund (unless Audible determines no conflict)
- Submission must be an original, unpublished script in English
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What they look for
- Preference for Action & Adventure or Core Fiction audio dramas
What you will need
- Playwright application form
- Full-length script
- Professional biography (up to 300 words)
- Pitch or summary for audio play
How to apply
- Submit application via the link (hosted by Accubate) between September 23, 2026 and November 18, 2026, 11:59PM EST
- Only one submission per applicant; resubmissions not considered; no edits after submission
- Applicants notified by email, typically within three months
Applications are submitted on Audible (Audible Theater)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Audible (Audible Theater) · Application
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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