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ART THAT AWAKENS
art that awakens by Caribbean heritage Writers
we are...Conch Shell Productions
OUR MISSION
At Conch Shell Productions (CSP), our mission is to awaken American audiences to the unique voices of emerging Caribbean diaspora and the Caribbean theatre and film artists.
To do so, we create spaces for Caribbean heritage artists to own their narrative, and for audiences to learn more about them and their work.
Our initiatives include our new works development incubator CSP Artist Collective, new works reading series (Bluelight Series, Conch Shell New Works Fest, Reset Series), artist workshops, CSP Artist Chat monthly talk show, and our Conch Shell International Film Fest.
Ever since our first theatre festival in 2019 (Hear Her Call Caribbean American Women's Theatre Festival) Conch Shell Productions has inspired social change by sharing the work of over 120 Caribbean heritage film and theatre makers with over 15,000 audience members (in person and online) redefining perspectives about Caribbean heritage communities with varied stories, and building bridges between our artists and audiences.
Conch Shell Productions, Inc. is a Queens, New York-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our programs are made possible thanks to generous support of individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsorships.
Our theme this year — VOICES UNBOUND — is a celebration of artistic freedom, fearless storytelling, and the power of narrative to spark transformation. Through our staged readings, film screenings, workshops, and artist talks, we’ll spotlight Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora playwrights and filmmakers who defy convention, push cultural boundaries, and expand what’s possible in Caribbean heritage storytelling.
submission deadline may 30th
Conch Shell Productions is now accepting submissions for our 2025 Bluelight Series!
We are seeking full-length plays (5 characters max) by Caribbean heritage writers based in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut).
Selected plays will receive one (1) free public staged reading in Queens, NY, followed by an audience Q&A with the playwright.
The 2025 Bluelight Series theme is 'Voices Unbound.' We are looking for plays that defy convention, celebrate freedom of expression, and expand the narrative landscape of Caribbean and Diaspora storytelling.
Playwrights whose works are selected will receive:
- A $100 stipend
- Development support from Conch Shell Productions’ Resident Dramaturg to prepare the script for the reading
- Public reading (date: TBD)
Eligibility:
- Playwright must identify as of Caribbean heritage.
- Must currently reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, or CT).
- Play must be a full-length work (minimum 60 minutes in performance time).
- Scripts must require no more than 5 actors.
- Scripts must be original, unpublished, and unproduced (readings/workshops ok).
- Playwright must be available to attend the in-person staged reading and post-show Q&A (dates TBD).
Submission Deadline: May 30, 2025
This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your work, build audience connection, and celebrate Caribbean heritage storytelling.
Join conch shell productions' actor list
We are thankful for the amazingly talented community of actors who have breathed life into the characters imagined and written by the CSP community playwrights of the years. If you would like to be considered for future readings and productions, click the link below and submit your info.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our upcoming events, or opportunities to support our mission, feel free to email us.
CONCH SHELL PRODUCTIONS INC
Queens, New York, New York 11367, United States
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