PlayLab Grand Sponsors: Lee Moore & Dee Whited

With major support by Playwright Sponsor Darlene M. Arnold

Networking Sponsor: Naomi Bloom  

ANNOUNCING: 2026 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Click to learn more!

Florida Rep’s 2026 PlayLab Festival of New Works, will feature five new plays—a curated mix of works by both emerging talents and established playwrights—that reflect Florida Rep’s mission to produce a wide variety of compelling, thought-provoking theatre. Over four days, these plays are presented in staged readings, followed by talkbacks and audience conversations that help shape the work’s future. PlayLab also features a panel discussion with the playwrights, allowing audience members to learn more about their process and their work.

Open call for play submissions will be announced soon. Florida Rep is an associate member of the National New Play Network.

All-access pass for the 2026 event is on sale now and includes tickets to all readings and panel sessions, plus other perks to be announced soon.

Sponsorship opportunities also available. Submit inquiries to development@floridarep.org.

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