Canadian Playwriting Competition – DEADLINE: 12/31 Annually

Theatre BC's 2026 Canadian Playwriting Competition is now open for submissions!

The Canadian Playwriting Competition is open to original scripts of drama or comedy, in English, either full-length or one-act.

Independent jurors will decide upon winners in each category with new prize amounts for 2026 of $6,000 awarded for the chosen full-length, $4,000 for the one-act, and $2,000 for a script of special merit. In addition, one of the three winning plays may be chosen for a reading at Theatre BC’s Mainstage festival in July.

Deadline for entry is December 31 annually.

Find complete details and submission form HERE.