RiffRaff NYC
New York, NY
US

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Riff Raff

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RiffRaff NYC and Rogue Theater Festival invite playwrights to submit original short plays for our fourth festival showcase, I’m In Love With An Immigrant.

We welcome stories that explore love in all its forms: romantic, familial, platonic, cultural, or community love. Plays should center immigrant experiences in America and highlight the emotional bonds that shape belonging, identity, and home.

Submission Guidelines

• Length: Plays must run 15–20 minutes

• Cast Size: No more than four actors on stage

• Theme: Stories must center on immigrant experiences in America connected to the theme I’m In Love With An Immigrant

• Production Responsibility: If accepted, playwrights are responsible for casting, securing a director, and coordinating rehearsals (RiffRaff NYC producers are happy to assist if needed)

• Participation Fee: $250, payable only if the play is accepted

• Performance Dates: August 10–16

• Venue: American Theatre of Actors

Awards & Opportunities

At the conclusion of the showcase, a panel of judges will present:

• Best Play

• Best Original Script

• Best Director

• Outstanding Performance Awards (3 recipients) – Recognizing exceptional acting, regardless of gender

• Rogue Theater Festival Production Award – One selected piece will be invited to fully produce their play with the Rogue Theatre Festival at The Flea Theatre in 2027, participation fee waived

This marks RiffRaff NYC’s second collaboration with Rogue Theater Festival, continuing our shared mission of uplifting bold, diverse theatrical voices.

✉️ How to Submit

Email your 15–20 minute script (PDF) and a brief playwright bio to:

RiffRaff NYC
📧 [email protected]
Subject Line: I’m In Love With An Immigrant – [Play Title] – [Playwright Name]

Submission Deadline: April 1st (with a possible extension)

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RiffRaff NYC is a New York–based theatre and film company dedicated to championing immigrant artists and global perspectives. Through festivals, showcases, and original productions, RiffRaff creates platforms for underrepresented voices while building an international artistic community in the heart of NYC.

Rogue Theater Festival is an independent New York theatre festival committed to supporting bold, original work from emerging and established artists. Known for fostering creative risk and providing production opportunities beyond the festival itself, Rogue helps new plays and artists grow their work on New York stages.

DURATION

Apr 1, 2026 -

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