The Blank Theatre’s 34th Annual Young Playwrights Festival at The Blank Theatre

The Blank Theatre's 34th Annual Young Playwrights Festival showcases the talents of young writers aged 19 and under through a nationwide competition. The festival will feature the works of twelve selected playwrights, each receiving mentorship and the opportunity for their scripts to be performed by professionals. This initiative, which has been running since 1993, aims to cultivate the next generation of theatrical voices and has produced nearly 400 plays from participants across the United States. The festival will run from July 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring multiple performances of the winning works.