A Statewide Play Reading Series
The mission of All Exits! is to provide professional play development support to New Jersey playwrights residing outside of proximity to the New York City and Philadelphia areas.
For this inaugural 2026 season, three plays will be selected to have dramaturgical support and professional readings at three professional theatres: Surflight Theatre Company (Beach Haven), Cape May Stage (Cape May), and River Union Stage (Milford).
Playwrights who reside in the counties surrounding each venue will be eligible to apply for the
series.
- NJ Playwrights who reside in Cape May, Atlantic and Cumberland counties are eligible to apply for a reading at Cape May Stage.
- NJ Playwrights who reside in Hunterdon, Somerset, Warren and Mercer counties are eligible to apply for a reading at River Union Stage.
- NJ Playwrights who reside in Atlantic, Monmouth, Ocean and Burlington counties are eligible to apply for a reading at Surflight Theatre Company.
(If you are a playwright who resides in Atlantic County, please choose the venue that is closest to you.)
NJ Playwrights of any experience level are welcome to apply. Selected playwrights will be provided with dramaturgical support through the collective at New Jersey Play Lab and a minimally rehearsed, in-person reading with semi/professional actors. In-person readings will be followed by a dramaturg-led talk back, designed to help the playwright take the play to the next level.
Applications are now being accepted!
The deadline for submission is June 15, 2026, or when we receive 30 submissions for a geographical region.
Please click HERE for more details and to submit.
Questions may be directed to All Exits! Director, Pandora Scooter at pandora@njplaylab.org.
The New Jersey Play Lab 