Theatre Writer Opportunities for March 2026
$50k to mount YOUR musical
Sair here! March is all about quality over quantity - there may be fewer options for awards, residencies, and development opportunities this month, but some of them are worth tens of thousands of dollars. If you’re a playwright, musical theatre writer, or general theatre artists, you won’t want to miss these opportunities.
Funding
A funding opportunity for early-career artists to put up major productions in New York City.
Rewards up to $10,000
Deadline: April 1st
International Coproduction Fund
A grant for artistic international exchange with Germany.
Rewards between $15,000 and $30,000
Deadline: April 1st
Funding for a new original work in various fields including Performing Arts.
Rewards between $15,000 and $50,000
Deadline: April 2nd
Development
The Johnny Mercer Songwriters Project
A week-long intensive at Belmont University for emerging songwriters across genres, featuring mentorship from established writers.
Comes with a small stipend for living expenses
Deadline: March 20th
The Black List x TRW Collection
TRW will publish and license 6 pieces that are posted to BLCKLST.COM
Winners earn royalties and licensing fees.
Deadline: May 1st
As tax season approaches, don’t forget that 100% of application and residency fees you paid this year are tax deductible. It’s important to keep track of these throughout the year to grow your refund at tax time!
Residencies
Peter Bullough Foundation Residency
A month-long residency in downtown Winchester, Virginia focused on art that’s relevant to the LGBT+ community.
$20 application fee
$600 stipend
Deadline: March 4th
A 1-2 week residency in Spain, focused on art, ecology, and sustainable living.
$520 per week residency fee
Deadline: March 10th
Vermont Studio Center Residency
A residency in rural Vermont offering 2-, 3-, and 4-week stays. Hiking, communal events, and an international community.
1/3rd of applicants pay nothing, others receive a partial fellowship and will pay up to $4,950, depending on length of stay.
Deadline Marth 31st
That’s it for this month’s highlights! And now for The List - my comprehensive compendium of all upcoming opportunities for which theatre writers are eligible. A massive THANK YOU to everyone who subscribes - every dollar goes toward the production of new work.
Please enjoy this expanded collection of 50+ opportunities:
