Frequently Asked Questions

There are several creative opportunities with Juneteenth Legacy Theatre

Playwrights
Juneteenth Legacy Theatre welcomes open submissions to its Juneteenth Jamboree of New Plays from established and emerging playwrights, who write about the African-American experience and its legacy. Preferred themes are: (1) 19th Century experience, (2) Harlem Renaissance Era, (3) Caribbean/Native American influences, (4) contemporary issues and youth, and (5) images of women. The submission period is December 15 - March 15.

How to submit your script:
Mail three (3) copies of your script to: JLT, 332 W. Broadway #613F, Louisville KY. 40202
Mail one (1) copy of script to: JLT, 605 Water St., #21B, New York NY 10002
Include a $15 script reading fee payable by money order to JLT with script mailed to NYC.
(Kentucky writers add: ATTN: K. Papailler to address.) Do not email your script or send a synopsis.
Scripts are not returned. Selected playwrights are notified by April 30th. Scripts are held over for consideration in future festivals.

Actors and Directors
Auditions and interviews are held the third weekend in May, on Friday evening and Saturday afternoons. Check notices in the Courier Journal and LEO. Headshots and resumes can be emailed to juneteenthlegacy@aol.com or mailed to JLT, 332 W. Broadway #613F, Louisville KY. 40202

Students
There are comprehensive 8-week internships available with the Juneteenth Jamboree of New Plays in May and June in the areas of administration, audience services, performance, production and telecommunications. An application can be downloaded, [Click here] JLT participates in the annual Intern Fair sponsored by ART/NY.