The Vault Creation Lab develops new works in their completed first draft phase. It offers writers a chance to do multiple table reads and workshops (on a case by case basis) and fully develop their project. Works may then be moved into the public lab component where experimentation with text, design, movement (and more) meets audience feedback and conversation. Plays will also then have the opportunity to move downstairs to the Coal Mine Theatre.

SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES
The Vault Creation Lab accepts unsolicited manuscripts of full-length, original plays by living Canadian writers, local to Toronto. The Vault is looking for authentic and distinct theatrical voices. As a writer’s lab we are believe there are many distinct voices and perspectives and we are open to a wide range of plays and voices.

The below guidelines will help determine whether a play (or musical) is right for us to develop. As a rule we do not develop:
- Musical adaptations
- Translations
- Verbatim theatre

And at this time we are not looking for plays that are historical in nature or biographical.

The Vault Creation Lab does not develop or workshop plays that have already received a professional Toronto production (or a professional production elsewhere in Canada). We will consider plays that have been workshopped, but will not consider plays that already have another theatre attached in development or in future productions. If a play has had a production in a fringe festival or new works festival, we will consider it.

We respond primarily to plays that have a sure command of language and a clear dramatic action that uses the resource of theatre and theatricality (ie: why is this a play and not a novel or a movie?). We respond to plays that are 90-100 minutes in length and do not have an intermission. We are also accepting submissions for new musicals and childrens’ theatre, and holiday-specific family content.

At this time we are accepting plays that are:
- Have five or fewer characters
- Are complete (we are not accepting unfinished manuscripts or pitches)

We are only able to accept one script at a time from the same author. We cannot at this time consider resubmissions, including those which have been significantly revised.

If you wish to submit a play, in a single PDF please include:
- A complete manuscript
- A bio
- A resume / CV
- A short history of the play (any prior workshops, readings)
- And any other print support materials (ie: reviews or press) that might help pique our interest in you and your work!

Due to the small size of our staff and that we are just starting out, we’re not able to respond personally to every play, or to offer feedback. If we’re interested in pursuing a conversation about your play after reading it, you’ll hear from us in about six months! Depending on how many submissions we receive it could be longer and we really appreciate your patience!

Due to the volume of submissions incomplete submissions will not be read.


A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE VAULT CREATION LAB TEAM
We know submitting your work, words, voice anywhere, and trusting other humans to read it, requires vulnerability and faith. We really appreciate that leap– if you do take it, and know that your work is in caring hands and is read with generosity and respect.