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Women's Work Festival

A festival of plays-in-progress featuring play readings, workshops, and panels in St. John’s. Promoting work by women & other marginalized genders.

07/19/2026

⏳Last Chance to Submit to the 21st Annual Women’s Work Festival! ⌛

We are accepting submissions in two programs:
📚 Annual Dramaturgical Workshops: Our flagship festival is designed for playwrights with plays that are in the final/advanced stages of development and/or are almost ready for production. The focus is on refining existing drafts through intensive dramaturgical support and audience feedback.

📖 The Playwriting Lab: This program is specifically for playwrights with plays in their early stages of development, including those with a complete first draft that still requires significant development. It offers a structured environment for a cohort of playwrights to develop their drafts with the support of a facilitator.

As always, we are committed to promoting work by, for, and about women and people of other marginalized genders, and proudly support intersectional voices.

For more information and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.womensworkfestival.ca/festival-submissions.html

The deadline for submissions is July 19th, 2026, at 11:59pm NDT.

Need some guidance? Let us know!
Email Ana Pitol, WWF Artistic Producer at [email protected].

07/17/2026

⏳2 Days to Submit to the 21st Annual Women’s Work Festival! ⌛

We are accepting submissions in two programs:
📚Annual Dramaturgical Workshops: Our flagship festival is designed for playwrights with plays that are in the final/advanced stages of development and/or are almost ready for production. The focus is on refining existing drafts through intensive dramaturgical support and audience feedback.

📖The Playwriting Lab: This program is specifically for playwrights with plays in their early stages of development, including those with a complete first draft that still requires significant development. It offers a structured environment for a cohort of playwrights to develop their drafts with the support of a facilitator.

As always, we are committed to promoting work by, for, and about women and people of other marginalized genders, and proudly support intersectional voices.

For more information and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.womensworkfestival.ca/festival-submissions.html

The deadline for submissions is July 19th, 2026, at 11:59pm NDT.

Need some guidance? Let us know!
Email Ana Pitol, WWF Artistic Producer at [email protected].

07/12/2026

⏳1 Week to Submit to the 21st Annual Women’s Work Festival! ⌛

We are accepting submissions in two programs:
📚Annual Dramaturgical Workshops: Our flagship festival is designed for playwrights with plays that are in the final/advanced stages of development and/or are almost ready for production. The focus is on refining existing drafts through intensive dramaturgical support and audience feedback.

📖The Playwriting Lab: This program is specifically for playwrights with plays in their early stages of development, including those with a complete first draft that still requires significant development. It offers a structured environment for a cohort of playwrights to develop their drafts with the support of a facilitator.

As always, we are committed to promoting work by, for, and about women and people of other marginalized genders, and proudly support intersectional voices.

For more information and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.womensworkfestival.ca/festival-submissions.html

The deadline for submissions is July 19th, 2026, at 11:59pm NDT.

Need some guidance? Let us know!
Email Ana Pitol, WWF Artistic Producer at [email protected].

07/05/2026

⏳2 Weeks to Submit to the 21st Annual Women’s Work Festival! ⌛

We are accepting submissions in two programs:
📚Annual Dramaturgical Workshops: Our flagship festival is designed for playwrights with plays that are in the final/advanced stages of development and/or are almost ready for production. The focus is on refining existing drafts through intensive dramaturgical support and audience feedback.

📖The Playwriting Lab: This program is specifically for playwrights with plays in their early stages of development, including those with a complete first draft that still requires significant development. It offers a structured environment for a cohort of playwrights to develop their drafts with the support of a facilitator.

As always, we are committed to promoting work by, for, and about women and people of other marginalized genders, and proudly support intersectional voices.

For more information and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.womensworkfestival.ca/festival-submissions.html

The deadline for submissions is July 19th, 2026, at 11:59pm NDT.
Need some guidance?

Let us know! Email Ana Pitol, WWF Artistic Producer at [email protected].

06/28/2026

⏳3 Weeks to Submit to the 21st Annual Women’s Work Festival! ⌛

We are accepting submissions in two programs:
📚 Annual Dramaturgical Workshops: Our flagship festival is designed for playwrights with plays that are in the final/advanced stages of development and/or are almost ready for production. The focus is on refining existing drafts through intensive dramaturgical support and audience feedback.

📖 The Playwriting Lab: This program is specifically for playwrights with plays in their early stages of development, including those with a complete first draft that still requires significant development. It offers a structured environment for a cohort of playwrights to develop their drafts with the support of a facilitator.

As always, we are committed to promoting work by, for, and about women and people of other marginalized genders, and proudly support intersectional voices.

For more information and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.womensworkfestival.ca/festival-submissions.html

The deadline for submissions is July 19th, 2026, at 11:59pm NDT.
Need some guidance? Let us know!
Email Ana Pitol, WWF Artistic Producer at [email protected].

06/22/2026

🎭 Backstage Tech Glitch! (But the Call for Submissions is still ON!) ⏳

Hey there! Our website host is currently sorting out a quick SSL certificate update on their end, which means our main site is temporarily taking a little intermission.

Because we are officially a little bit less than one month away from the submission deadline for our historic 20th Annual Festival, we aren’t letting a little tech hiccup slow us down. We want to read your plays!

If you are trying to submit your work, you don’t need to wait for the website to be back online. You can access our direct submission form through this link:
https://forms.gle/GBxexh2GUnKubNyX9

Questions or just want to chat? If you need any assistance, have questions about the programs, or want to submit something directly, please reach out to Ana Pitol at [email protected], and I will get back to you right away!

Thank you for your patience while our host fixes the tech. We can't wait to read your stories! 🧡

06/16/2026

Our star, Wendi Smallwood, will shine elsewhere now. 🌟

Rest in peace, our dear friend.

Thank you for the inspiration, kindness, patience, and unforgettable moments you brought to the stage, to our community, and to the Women's Work Festival.
Your light will continue to shine through everyone whose life you touched.

With every Festival, and in all the years of voices to come, we will remember you.
🧡🎭💙

05/13/2026

Two days left to register! Come explore how to define your brand, share your story, and use platforms like social media to build visibility and connect with your audience.

As part of the Women’s Work Festival Professional Development series, we’re excited to offer this session in partnership with Resilient Foreigner, facilitated by their founder, Didan.

Didan Ashanta Wedderburn is a personal branding strategist and digital marketing professional who helps individuals build visibility and position themselves for opportunities. Her work focuses on using digital platforms and media relations to create strong, recognizable personal brands.

Marketing for Newcomer Artists: How to promote yourself in a new community
DATE: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
TIME: 10 am - 1 pm
LOCATION: A1043, Arts and Administration Building, 230 Elizabeth Ave, MUNL

Admission is by donation.
Register through the link: https://forms.gle/nDM9h5MjXn2dJVMq8
Deadline to register: Friday, May 15th at 12 PM.

This workshop is part of the New Stage Project funded by the Newfoundland and Labrador Settlement and Integration Program. Priority will be given to women and gender diverse newcomers and indigenous but everyone is welcome to apply.

WWF acknowledges the support of the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development.

04/29/2026

Trying to figure out how to promote your work in a new landscape? Not sure how to connect with audiences or build your presence as an artist in Newfoundland and Labrador?

As part of the Women’s Work Festival Professional Development series, we’re excited to offer this session in partnership with Resilient Foreigner, facilitated by their founder, Didan.

Didan Ashanta Wedderburn is a personal branding strategist and digital marketing professional who helps individuals build visibility and position themselves for opportunities. Her work focuses on using digital platforms and media relations to create strong, recognizable personal brands.

Marketing for Newcomer Artists: How to promote yourself in a new community
DATE: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
TIME: 10 am - 1 pm
LOCATION: A1043, Arts and Administration Building, 230 Elizabeth Ave, MUNL

This session will walk you through the essentials of marketing your work as a newcomer artist. You’ll explore how to define your brand, share your story, and use platforms like social media to build visibility and connect with your audience.

Admission is by donation.

Register through the link: https://forms.gle/nDM9h5MjXn2dJVMq8
Deadline to register: Friday, May 15th at 12 PM.

This workshop is part of the New Stage Project funded by the Newfoundland and Labrador Settlement and Integration Program. Priority will be given to women and gender diverse newcomers and indigenous but everyone is welcome to apply.

WWF acknowledges the support of the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development.

04/22/2026

Submissions for the 21st Annual Women’s Work Festival in March 2027 are now open!

We are accepting submissions in two programs:

📚Annual Dramaturgical Workshops: Our flagship festival is designed for playwrights with plays that are in the final/advanced stages of development and/or are almost ready for production. The focus is on refining existing drafts through intensive dramaturgical support and audience feedback.

📖The Playwriting Lab: This program is specifically for playwrights with plays in their early stages of development, including those with a complete first draft that still requires significant development. It offers a structured environment for a cohort of playwrights to develop their drafts with the support of a facilitator.

As always, we are committed to promoting work by, for, and about women and people of other marginalized genders, and proudly support intersectional voices.

For more information and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.womensworkfestival.ca/festival-submissions.html

The deadline for submissions is July 19th, 2026, at 11:59pm NDT.

Need some guidance? Let us know! Email Ana Pitol, WWF Artistic Producer at [email protected].

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http://www.womensworkfestival.ca/

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