Yale University Press and Yale Repertory Theatre are partners in a new venture to support emerging playwrights. They jointly sponsor The Yale Drama Series, a major new playwriting competition. The winner of the annual competition is awarded the David C. Horn Prize of $10,000, publication of his/her manuscript by Yale University Press, and a staged reading at Yale Rep. The Yale Drama Series and David C. Horn Prize are funded by generous support from the David Charles Horn Foundation.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee served as the first judge of The Yale Drama Series. His appointment extended two years starting with the 2007 competition and ending in 2008. David Hare will be the second judge commencing with the 2009 competition. Future judges of the series will include both distinguished playwrights, directors and actors.

Submissions for the 2010 Competition must be postmarked no earlier than July 15, 2009 and no later than August 15, 2009.
See Competition Rules for precise information regarding your entry.