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Open Call for Criminal Queerness Festival 2027 - Bronx Council On The Arts

Submit new theatrical works by LGBTQ+ artists from countries that censor or criminalize queer communities for potential readings, workshops, or full productions in New York City.

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Deadline
3 days left
Entry fee
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Award
Readings, workshops, or full productions in New York City, with NQT providing production support including hiring artists, dramaturgical support, design and technical teams, and performance logistics
Location
New York City
Exhibition window
Jun 1, 2027

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Overview

National Queer Theater is accepting submissions for the 9th annual Obie Award-winning Criminal Queerness Festival (CQF), which celebrates new theatrical works by LGBTQ+ artists from countries that censor or criminalize queer communities. Up to three shows will be selected and given readings, workshops, or full productions in New York City.

What NQT Provides

NQT will produce the selected shows, including hiring all artists, providing dramaturgical support, assembling design and technical teams, and overseeing performance logistics.

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
  • Festival: June 2027

Eligibility

Open to LGBTQ+ artists from countries that censor or criminalize queer communities.

Media accepted
public art
Award
Readings, workshops, or full productions in New York City, with NQT providing production support including hiring artists, dramaturgical support, design and technical teams, and performance logistics
Theme
New theatrical works by LGBTQ+ artists from countries that censor or criminalize queer communities, uplifting and amplifying queer voices from marginalized communities.
Eligibility
Open to LGBTQ+ artists from countries that censor or criminalize queer communities.
Audience
LGBTQ+ artists

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