25/26 Obsidian Playwrights Unit – DEADLINE: 2025/08/15

The 25/26 Obsidian Playwrights Unit is a national intensive play development program that will support up to 3 Black playwrights, through group sessions and individual mentorship over 8 months working towards the draft of a new work. The unit culminates with a developmental workshop, where each playwright will collaborate with actors and a director, as well as an excerpt presentation as part of Obsidian’s annual Playwrights Unit Showcase. The unit will be facilitated by playwright and actor, Lisa Codrington. This is a paid opportunity.

They welcome submissions from Black artists of all backgrounds, lived experiences, ages, and gender identities.

Deadline to apply is August 15th, 2025 @ 12:00pm ET.