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Season 2 of The Human Side of Health seeks short plays

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Closes

October 31, 2026, 10 days left

Effort

About 3 hours

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

The Human Side of Health is a virtual theatre initiative that uses original short plays to spark meaningful conversations about health topics. Each professionally rehearsed and recorded performance is followed by a discussion with healthcare professionals, educators, and community experts, creating an engaging space where storytelling, education, and lived experience come together to inspire understanding, reduce stigma, and strengthen community well-being.

Who it is for

Playwrights who can write an original short play of 10 minutes or less about health topics.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

Black artists

Where

United States

When

October 31, 2026, 10 days left

Runs October 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026

What you get

Your play will be professionally rehearsed, recorded, and performed virtually as part of a public health series followed by discussion with healthcare professionals and community experts.

What you need to apply

  • Original short play (10 minutes)

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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