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Salon Theatre Themes for 2027
Chutzpah & Salsa 2
The long-awaited sequel to our smash hit show! Enjoy these fresh, delightful, authentic stories from Latin Jews.
On stage Salon Theatre show featuring stories of Latin Jews!
Deadline to Submit: October 1, 2026
Dwell
Warm, whimsical, and wise stories of home, family, and the places we live… inside us.
On stage Salon Theatre show featuring stories of home!
Deadline to Submit: October 1, 2026
A Hero Among Us
True stories of Jewish fearlessness and the moments we fall short, in the military and in everyday life.
On stage Salon Theatre show featuring stories of Jews in the military!
Deadline to Submit: October 1, 2026
Unfiltered
Funny, poignant, and revelatory stories written by Jewish teens.
On stage Salon Theatre show featuring stories by Jewish teens!
Deadline to Submit: November 23, 2026
Candlelight Storytelling Themes for 2026
Mystical Magical
Tell us your true Jewish stories of a moment of wonder, mystery, or a time you longed for magic—but life had other plans.
Candlelight Storytelling event featuring stories of magic!
Deadline to Submit: October 26, 2026
Begin Again
Unexpected, humorous, and meaningful Jewish stories of starting over and the surprising path that followed—whether it led to what you hoped for, or something else entirely.
Submissions are now closed.
Candlelight Storytelling event featuring stories of starting over!
Deadline to Submit: July 10, 2026
Salon Theatre Themes for 2028
This World Couldn’t See Me
We invite Jews with any form of disability, whether visible or invisible, to share your true stories and experiences with the Braid Theater community.
On stage Salon Theatre show featuring stories of passion and guilty pleasure!
Deadline to Submit: March 30, 2027
Naughty Nights
Secret Jewish stories that descend into the naughtier side of life.
On stage Salon Theatre show featuring stories of passion and guilty pleasure!
Deadline to Submit: March 30, 2027
Some Good Men
Stories of inspiring men and how they impact us.
On stage Salon Theatre show featuring stories of honorable gentlemen!
Deadline to Submit: March 30, 2027
Two Faiths, One Love
Interfaith families reveal the humorous challenges and unlikely situations that lead to often surprising outcomes in a blended home.
On stage Salon Theatre show featuring stories of Interfaith families!
Deadline to Submit: March 30, 2027
Too Old For This *#+% !
Getting older isn’t easy, but the alternative is worse. Share with us your funny, painful, or joyous stories about aging.
On stage Salon Theatre show featuring stories of aging!
Deadline to Submit: March 30, 2027
StoryNosh Themes
Stories on Film

Share with us your most American moment that gave you a sense of pride and belonging. Whether you’re an immigrant or native born, we want to hear how you’re empowered by being Jewish and American.
Stories on Film
Submission now closed.
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Cabins, archery, color war and coming-of-age. It’s camp! Jewish or not, it comes with the freedom to explore, falter and grow. Submit your silliest, most daring, or heartbreaking story of a time at summer camp that changed your heart and/or mind.
Stories on Film
Submissions are now closed.
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Are you a Jewish veteran? Whether it’s ridiculous tales of boot camp, intense moments of combat, or poignant experiences after you left the military, we want your true stories of military service through a Jewish lens.
Stories on Film
Submissions are now closed.
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Not all food is created equal. Some does not satisfy the requirements of Jewish law. Others don’t nourish our souls or fill our bellies. Some food we crave. Some we hate. Tell us your outrageous, moving, or even tragic story about how Jewish food has played a role in your life.
Stories on Film
Submissions are now closed.
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Do you have a story of being a child of an interfaith marriage or marrying someone of a different faith? Or of connections with people or groups of different religious beliefs? Your story might share humor, pain, warmth, or love. But please, share it with us!
Stories on Film
Submissions are now closed.
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The bond between friends holds a special kind of magic. Do you have a friendship story that makes you belly laugh or shed buckets of tears? Did a friendship challenge you to grow, support you in a time of need, or simply change you forever? Share with us your most powerful, heartbreaking or magical friendship story!
Stories on Film
Submissions are now closed.
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Motherhood is full of triumph, tribulation and true love. Tell us your laugh-out-loud, trying and heartfelt Jewish story of having a mother and/or being a mother. (We are looking for stories that challenge/expand the well-worn cliche mother stories!)
Submissions are now closed.
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Share with us your most moving, challenging or humorous moment with your father (or dad figure) or as a dad yourself. A Jewish story perfect for Father’s Day.
Submissions are now closed.
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Break the chains…. Literally! and tell us your story of how you freed yourself. Was it hard to part the sea? Or were you unable to cross it? Was your liberation a physical or spiritual one? Whatever it was, share it with us.
Submissions are now closed.
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We gather our family, our ingredients, our thoughts — all in hopes of a successful Thanksgiving. Share with us your most hilarious, heartfelt or challenging moment when celebrating Thanksgiving became a time you’ll never forget.
Submissions are now closed.
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Ok, so she didn’t wear a veil, dance for a king, or save the entire Jewish people; but to you, your heroine, is that and more. She defied odds, she stood up, she was there despite her obstacles and challenges. Tell us about her and how she impacted your life, for better or worse. Your story can evoke laughter, tears, or be a loving tribute or lasting memory.
Submissions are now closed.
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They say miracles are all around us, that we just need to open our eyes to them. Some people believe. Others do not. Share a hysterical or poignant story about a “miracle” you experienced and how you reacted to it, whether accepting it or not. And if this miracle was around Hanukkah, even better!
Submissions are now closed.
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Nature is at the heart of Jewish tradition and values. From the humorous to the heartbreaking, we can’t wait to read your stories of daring environmental activism, ironic attempts at gardening, or spiritual connection with nature. Let’s celebrate Tu’bshvat with your story of the importance of caring about the environment.
Submissions are now closed.
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Hearts, chocolates, flowers, and more. Do you have a Jewish love story? Whether your valentine is your child, a romantic interest, or a relative or friend, reveal to us your most heartwarming, intimate, trying, or amusing tale of how you or your valentine demonstrated how much you cherish one another or, alternatively, how, despite high hopes, you were neglected or forgotten.
Submissions are now closed.
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A happy or fun memory, a longing, a story or a passion, Israel is not tame or insipid. Tell us your story; a funny incident; an awakening; maybe even a disappointment. Israel is all of that and we want to hear your stories.
Submissions are now closed.
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Playreading Series | Full Length/Short Plays
The Braid does not traditionally produce full length and short plays, however, we are developing a reading series and if you would like to be considered for this, submit your play.
Submissions are now closed.
Submissions will re-open December 31, 2026.
