The Baylor New Play Initiative, located in Waco, Texas, is currently seeking submissions of full-length plays for development in preparation for the 2027 BNPI Festival of New Works. Plays must be no more than 120 pages in length and require no more than 8 actors. Any subject or genre is welcome. The playwright submission link can be found below.

The mission of BNPI is to foster excellence and innovation in new American works. We believe in the potential of theatre to inspire, challenge, and engage the human spirit. As such, this initiative cultivates new work as a means of generating respectful dialogue, expanding artistic horizons, and enriching our communities both locally and nationally.

This project aims to engage with the broader artistic community and facilitate greater exchange between Texas theatre and the American theatre scene. We bolster new and established artists in the creation of new works through artistic and financial support. The BNPI invites lovers of the arts, both patrons and creators, to join us in forging new frontiers and possibilities in American theatre.