Submission Guidelines & FAQ
How long can the story be that I’m submitting?
For Salon Theatre no more than 1500 words.
For Candlelight Storytelling no more than 1000 words.
We also accept poetry.
Submissions for plays, musicals, and StoryNosh are closed at this time.
Please check back for updates!
Do I have to be Jewish to submit?
No, you need not be Jewish to submit, but we prefer the work to have some Jewish content or Jewish resonance. All are welcome to submit.
Can I submit more than one piece?
Yes. However, each piece needs to be submitted separately.
What if my piece doesn’t fit the theme?
Please do not submit your work unless it fits the theme.
If my work is accepted, are there remunerations?
Yes, all works selected are given an honorarium. Written pieces that are selected for Salon Theatre will be given an honorarium based on the number of times the work is performed in the show for which it was selected. Writers also receive royalties if works are reprised.
My story has previously been published/produced. Can I still submit?
Previously produced or published work is welcome. Please include production and/or publication history.
Can I submit my musical?
Not at this time. However, if you are a musician and have a song that fits one of our themes, feel free to submit an MP3. We often use songs in our Salon and Candlelight Storytelling Shows.
Is there an age limit to submit?
Submissions are open to writers of all ages.
Does The Braid assume rights to my piece?
No. You give us permission to distribute your story digitally and/or perform it live. However, you retain all the rights to your story.
When will I be notified if my piece is selected?
We read every piece submitted at least twice, a process that takes time. If we plan to use your work in an upcoming Salon show or StoryNosh, we will contact you by email within two weeks of the performance date or Youtube release date. Please check our website for posting of those dates. If we cannot use your piece this season, we will keep it in our files for possible future use, when it may be better suited to another theme.
What happens if my story is selected?
All selected pieces are edited and adapted by our skilled dramaturges to fit The Braid’s theatrical style. All edits will receive your approval before production begins.
Your work will then be performed by professional actors and produced by The Braid’s production staff.
Can I perform my own story?
No. Writers do not perform their own work. However, in rare cases, we will allow a writer/performer to perform their own story. Writer/performers will need to send a performance reel along with their submitted story.
