Awards

Open submission for new musical theatre work

We are interested in unproduced work that is in process. We look for shows with strong artistic intent and evolving form. Selection is curated through blind dramaturgical review.

In an effort to minimize hurdles for submission, Pipeline is passionate about keeping its submission process fee-free.

Submissions are currently closed.
Submission

The first step

Our application process is broken into two parts. The first two rounds are based on blind submissions to our reader team.

Selection

How decisions emerge

Pipeline selects  stories that make audiences think, feel and react, spanning a vast range of content, style and medium.

Guidelines

Your questions answered

Questions about the process? Read our FAQs, our official rules, and our position on the use of AI in the creative process.

Michael Friedman Award

Awarded in collaboration with Michael Friedman’s estate, one show is selected each cycle that best embodies the originality, intelligence and the specificity of his work.