The late August Wilson has been supportive of Congo Square Theatre Company since our inception as a donor, audience member and Founding Advisory Board member. Prior to his passing on Sunday, October 2, 2005, August Wilson requested that anyone choosing to make a donation in his name give funds to one of four organizations. Congo Square Theatre Company was one of the four not-for-profits, and is the only theater company chosen for this honor. Congo Square has established the August Wilson New Play Initiative to allow us to continue to give talented new playwrights like Chadwick Boseman (Deep Azure), Javon Johnson (The House That Jack Built), and Lydia Diamond (Stick Fly) a production forum for their work. Through open readings, development workshops, commissions and full productions, we will work to help develop the next generation of great American writers. Click on the icon to the right to make your tax-deductible contribution to the August Wilson New Play Initiative.

August Wilson New Play Initiative
Congo Square Theatre Company Submission Guidelines

Congo Square Theatre Company is an ensemble dedicated to producing definitive and transformative theatre spawned from the African Diaspora, as well as from other world cultures. Congo Square Theatre Company seeks to establish itself as an institution of multicultural theatre.

We are interested in full-length plays, translations, adaptations, musicals and performance art. We will consider productions of previously produced plays.

We do not accept unsolicited scripts for consideration for our seasons. You may submit your play through a literary agent or accompanied by a letter of recommendation by a theater professional (i.e. an artistic director or literary manager at a professional theater). If neither of these apply to you, you may write a letter of inquiry to Aaron Todd Douglas, Associate Artistic Director, and submit a brief synopsis, cast list, relevant production history and 10-15 pages of sample dialogue. The company may then request a complete script.

No email or fax submissions accepted. Please include a SASE if you would like your materials returned. We accept submissions year-round.