Cozy Gadot Christmas
Play Submissions

Submissions are due by November 28, 2025

1. Theme and Tone

Plays must explore existential themes such as meaning, futility, waiting, hope, despair, or the absurdity of existence, set during the holiday season

Tone can range from darkly humorous to poignant or tragic, but should align with the spirit of existential literature (e.g., Beckett, Camus, Sartre).

Submissions should resonate with the idea of "waiting for Godot" or the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.

2. Format and Structure

Each play must be between 5-20 minutes in length when performed. This typically translates to 5-15 pages of dialogue or action.

Plays should be minimalist, with a focus on concise, impactful dialogue and action.

Maximum of 2-3 characters per play to maintain simplicity and focus.

Stage directions should be minimal but clear.

3. Originality

Submissions must be original, unpublished works.

Plays should not infringe on any existing copyrights or intellectual property.

Adaptations or reimaginings of existing works (e.g., Waiting for Godot) are acceptable as long as they are transformative and original.

4. Submission Details

Submit your play as a PDF or Word document with the file name: CozyGodotChristmasNamePlayTitle.

Include a cover page with:

Play title

Your full name

Contact information (email, phone number)

A brief bio (50-70 words)


5. Rights

Playwrights will retain copyright to their individual works.

6. Deadline

Submissions must be received by November 28th, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

7. Selection Process

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of editors and theatre professionals.

Selected playwrights will be notified via email by December 5th, 2025.

We look forward to receiving your existential masterpieces! Let’s explore the absurd, the profound, and the fleeting moments that define our existence together.

Actors will be given scripts December 6. Performance of readings will take place Friday, December 19th at 6:30 pm at the Vendor Emporium Pop Up Theatre

For questions, contact vendoremporiumrc@gmail.com

(based on the idea of Hello Godot nycplaywrights play anthologies)