Theatrical works produced in Spanish are encouraged. However, productions in other languages or those without spoken words, including dance, dance-theater, physical theater, or mixed media, will be considered provided that at least 60% of the production team is of Latin or Ibero-American descent.

For the purposes of this call, Latin is understood in its broad cultural and linguistic sense, encompassing individuals and communities whose cultural heritage is connected to languages derived from Latin, including but not limited to Southern Europe, Latin America, and parts of Africa where Romance languages are spoken.

The production team includes performers, technical and creative staff, authors, and directors.

Both published and unpublished works are eligible. Previously released, awarded, or publicly presented works, whether fully staged or shared through readings or other formats, will also be considered.

A résumé must be submitted for each key member of the creative team, including the playwright, director, and producer.

The work must be between 45 and 120 minutes in length. Plays may be presented either in person or streamed online. All selected works will include a facilitated conversation with the production team and audience, conceived as an integral component of the artistic experience and scheduled either before or after the presentation.

​For evaluation purposes, applicants must submit either the complete script, an unedited video of the full production, a rehearsal recording, or, in the case of works not yet produced, a detailed project description. All submissions must be received by July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

​Open Scene will review submissions on a rolling basis, prioritizing those that demonstrate strong alignment with the curatorial vision and production framework of the Latin Performing Arts Festival (FLAE).