Downtown Urban Arts Festival Opens Playwright Submissions for 2027 Season

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The Festival will present plays, musicals, and solo performances at Theatre Row with mentorship and financial support for selected artists.

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The Downtown Urban Arts Festival is currently accepting submissions for its 25th Anniversary Season in 2027 to be held at Theatre Row in NYC from June 14-27 2027:

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No submission or participation fees Deadline: October 26, 2026 Submit: https://www.duafnyc.com/submit

Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) is seeking theatrical works (plays, musicals, and solo performances) for its 25th Annual Season, to be held in June 2027 at Theatre Row in New York City.

DUAF supports diverse, new, and emerging voices from America's burgeoning multicultural landscape. More than 200 playwrights have participated in DUAF, with some going on to greater success on Broadway and receiving top prizes such as the Pulitzer, Tony, and Obie Awards and nominations.

Please submit all attachments as PDF files. Photos must be in JPG or JPEG format. For more information about DUAF, visit duafnyc.com .

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Downtown-Urban-Arts-Festival-Now-Seeking-Playwright-Submissions-For-2027-Season-20260914)._