Hello writers!
Are you developing a new musical? Do you want to see it brought to life in a collaborative, workshop environment, with a large cast of young performers?
NYMT is inviting writers and creative teams to submit their musicals for workshopping and development as part of our 2026 season.
Guidelines for submitted pieces
🎭 The piece should be suitable for a company of 30 or more performers. The roles do not have to be equally weighted, but if there is a principal/ensemble structure, the ensemble should have a meaningful share of stage time.
🎭 The piece should not have previously had a professional production.
🎭 Content should be suitable for a company of young performers.
👉 Note: NYMT have recently produced very successful production of Spring Awakening and Parade, so don’t be put off by this - just be mindful!
⚡ As with our auditions for performing company members, we are looking for potential rather than finished pieces. We understand that creating new musicals means being open to change – things may evolve drastically before, during, and after the workshop process.
🎶 Don’t let a lack of experience stop you from applying – new voices are exactly what we are looking for!
We are particularly curious about pieces that:
🎭 Embrace a predominantly female ensemble, offering rich roles and dynamic storytelling.
🎭 Are designed for performers under 18, making full use of the talent, energy, and storytelling potential of a young company.
🎭 Push the boundaries of musical theatre, experimenting with form, structure, or storytelling in fresh and innovative ways.
What we offer
What to submit
To apply, you will need:
1. A synopsis of your musical.
2. An outline cast list, including character ages and vocal types.
3. A brief note about your vision for the piece & what you’d like to explore in a workshop.
4. Two song demos (these don’t need to be professionally recorded!)
5. Two scenes (one of which should contain a song, so that we can understand how music and text work together in this piece)
If the work is at a super early stage and you don’t yet have songs/ scenes, you can submit examples of previous work instead.
If the piece is at a later stage then you are welcome to submit additionally the entire script/score (if available), but please do still include the core materials listed above.
We can’t wait to read your work!
Submit your materials
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