It’s one of our favorite moments of the year—and it’s finally here!Submissions are now OPEN for the 2026 Annual Script Writers–Houston 10x10 Play Festival 🎉 Each year, we selectten original 10-minute playsby Houston-area playwrights to be evaluated byindustry professionalsand fully produced in a high-quality festival celebrating bold, diverse Houston voices. The 10x10 is one of SWH’s signature events, and the 2026 festival will take the stage in August 2026.
✨Member perk reminder:All paid SWH members may submit up toTHREEscripts forFREE.
Submission Deadline: March 22, 2026
For full rules, guidelines, and submission details, open the attached PDF, or see below: Submissions Open Now!
And the fun doesn’t stop there—be on the lookout inApril 2026for calls for directors, actors, and crew as we build our production teams.
We can’t wait to read your work and continue championing the incredible storytelling coming out of Houston.
With excitement and gratitude,
Velvia Keithley
Vice-President, Script Writers–Houston
Artistic Director, SWH 10x10 Play Festival 🎭
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