June Bingham New Playwright Commission

This commission opportunity provides resources and support toward the creation and development of a new play by early-career women/femme and/or non-binary storytellers. We define “early-career” as artists who have written pieces previously, or have engaged in writing via books, film, TV, etc. but have not had theatrical work that has been extensively professionally produced by commercial or non-profit organizations and have less than two full-length pieces that have been published in print. If you have questions about your eligibility or any portion of the application, please email Junebinghamcommission@liveandincolor.org.

The opportunity will culminate in a 60- 90 minute 2-person play that will be workshopped and presented as a reading for an audience at L&IC’s Fall Retreat in September of 2026.

The total fee for this Commission will be $3,000; housing, meals, and travel for the retreat are also provided. Schedule and deadlines will be at the discretion of the commission recipient and the program director. 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The Play must be able to be performed with 2 actors.

All submissions should include:

  • Short (5-page max) writing sample/excerpt in PDF format

  • 1 page artistic statement in PDF format describing your influences, perspective and style, and addressing how this piece you hope to create fits- or doesn't fit- within your body of work and what impact you hope this piece might have on communities or audiences. 

  • Resume/CV in PDF format

The June Bingham New Playwright Commission Submissions are closed.
Please check back for 2027 submissions.

  • La Egoista

    by Erlina Ortiz (Recipient 2021)
    Directed by Abigail Grubb

  • Wetlands

    by AriDy Nox (Recipient 2022)
    Directed by Ava Novak

  • Goddesses Return To The Temple

    by Raquel Almazan (Recipient 2023)
    Directed by Mei Ann Teo

  • i know why iris chang died

    by Esmé Maria Ng (Recipient 2024)
    Directed by Chaesong Kim

  • Bound To You

    by Vaibu Mohan (Recipient 2025)
    Directed by Alexandra Haddad