ABOUT OUTCRY READS

Outcry Reads is a yearly series of readings of plays by DFW playwrights to help them with further development of their work. Plays are read and selected by Benjamin McElroy, who also directs. Local actors are cast. Readings take place at the Outcry Theatre Rehearsal Location in Plano. Readings are free to attend, with limited seating for up to 20 audience members. A talkback follows the readings, moderated by the director, where the audience members and actors can discuss the play with the playwright

    PLAY SUBMISSION

    Submission Guidelines
    • All submitting playwrights must live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and be able to attend the reading and the rehearsal that will take place the previous Friday.
    • Playwrights will need to provide a list of what they would like to learn from the talkback, including specific questions they would like answered.
    • Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
    • Playwrights may only submit one play per season.
    • Only non-musicals will be considered.
    • Plays must be between 45 and 135 minutes.
    Please upload your play as either a PDF or a Word document.
    Max file size: 20MB