Hi John,

A is For is currently accepting submissions for one-act plays about reproductive justice, now through Sunday, January 18, 2026 11:59PM EST.

The A is For Playwriting Contest and the all it takes is ONE ACT Play Festival engages playwrights who are passionate about abortion rights and reproductive justice, and offers audiences the opportunity to see those stories performed by theatre professionals in live staged readings. Since the inauguration of our Playwriting Contest in 2020, we have received over 1,000 one-act plays about reproductive justice from all around the world, and have brought 12 of them to the stage!

A is For amplifies art and artists working to eradicate stigma against abortion. We believe that theatre deepens our relationship with the world around us by inviting us to empathize, and recognize our own belonging. We are looking for plays that challenge stigma against abortion. We want to hear the stories you want to tell.

Play submissions are due by midnight EST on January 18, 2026. Three winners will be announced in late spring 2026, and will receive the following prizes:  

• 1st Place - $5,000 
• 2nd Place - $3,000
• 3rd Place - $1,500

The winning plays will be presented as staged readings during our ONE-ACT Play Festival in 2026 at a New York City theatre tbd. See what the 2025 winners had to say about their experience here:

“A is For's All It Takes is ONE ACT play festival was an impactful experience for me, as it created a community space for us to all consider and discuss issues of reproductive justice, abortion and bodily autonomy through the diverse and multifaceted perspectives presented in the plays.” – A.M. Palson, 1st Place Winner for Getting Attached  

“I was honored and ecstatic to be selected as a juror for A is For’s playwriting contest. As a reproductive justice advocate, future physician/abortion provider, and lifelong theater lover, discovering an organization that bridges the arts and reproductive justice felt like finding a home.” – Mira Michels-Gualtieri, Playwriting Contest Juror

“The festival proved again the power of A is For's mission - that the best way to "talk" about the complex issue of abortion is to make art about it - and share that art in community.”  – Julie Kline, all it takes is ONE ACT Festival Attendee