Submit by mail

Submitting a Query via Post:
You may send a query letter and a 10-page sample of the script to the following address and attention:

Samuel French Inc.
45 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
Attn: Editorial Department

Within the query letter, please include basic information about the play (including the play’s genre, estimated duration, cast size, and synopsis), production history, and any reviews the play has received.  Please note the above requirements regarding the 10-page script sample.   If you are submitting a musical and you have a cast recording, please include a CD.

We request that you also include a SASE, in the event we need to return your materials to you.  If you do not include a SASE, we are not obligated to return your materials.

Response:
You will receive a notification of receipt, either via email or mail, when we have received your query. 
We attempt to respond to queries within twelve weeks, but reaction time may vary due to fluctuations in volume. 

Other Publication Opportunities
For information regarding our play competitions, please visit our Contests & Festivals Page.

Playwriting Resources
We recommend the following resources to anyone interested (or already immersed) in the art of playwriting:

The Dramatists Sourcebook—published by Theatre Communications Group and available for purchase from our website.   This book is a great resource for playwrights.  It offers information about theaters, agents, grants, contests, etc., and it’s updated yearly.

The Dramatists Guild of America—The professional association of playwrights, composers and lyricists.   A great resource of information and advocacy for playwrights.

Samuel French Formatting Guide—If you are asked to provide a full script after we have reviewed your initial submission, please refer to our formatting guide.  While this guide does not cover all contingencies, it can be a quick and helpful reference for those who are new to formatting plays.

If you have any questions regarding submissions that are not answered by these guidelines, please contact the editorial staff at publications@samuelfrench.com