New plays, ready for real stages.
Erb Publishing is a play publishing and licensing house built for schools, community theaters, and independent producers looking for scripts that are ready to go up on stage. We’re currently open to submissions from playwrights.
“The kind of play a school or community theater can actually put on, cast, and sell tickets to.”
Our Editorial Standard
What We Publish
Four categories, one standard: stageable, castable, worth licensing.
Full-Length Plays
Complete evening-length scripts across any genre, comedy, drama, and everything between.
One-Act Plays
Shorter standalone works suited to festivals, showcases, and double bills.
Ten-Minute Plays
Tight, focused scripts built for competition circuits and short-form programs.
Monologues
Standalone pieces or themed collections for auditions, competitions, and solo performance.
How It Works
No portal, no reading fees, direct response.
Submit
Send your script and a short synopsis by email. No portal, no fees.
Review
We read every submission directly and respond within 8 to 12 weeks.
Publish & License
Accepted plays join our catalog with clear royalty terms and performance licensing.
We look for scripts with manageable cast sizes, simple staging, and a clear, playable arc, the kind of plays a school or community theater can actually put on. Licensing terms are straightforward, and performance fees are set out plainly from the start.Built for Schools and Community Theater
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