National Latine Playwrights Award
Established in 1995, the National Latine Playwrights Award is among the nation’s longest-running awards dedicated to developing and celebrating new works by Latine playwrights. The award has recognized many of the country’s most influential Latine playwrights while advancing stories that reflect the richness and diversity of the Latine experience.
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NLPA Submission Information
NLPA Submission Information
Submissions for the 2026 NLPA are closed at this time. Click here to learn more about eligibility.
National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival
National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival
Learn more about our 2026 National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival.
2026 National Latine Playwrights Award Recipient
2026 National Latine Playwrights Award Recipient
Learn more about ATC’s 2026 National Latine Playwrights Award Recipient Evelina Fernández.
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Did You Know?
Notable winners of the National Latine Playwrights Award include Luis Alfaro (MacArthur Fellowship or “genius” grant recipient), Karen Zacarías (Helen Hayes Award recipient), Kristoffer Diaz (Pulitzer Prize Finalist, 2024 Tony Nominee), Octavio Solis (NEA Fellowship), and Charise Castro Smith (co-writer of the Disney hit Encanto – Golden Globe, Winner, Best Motion Picture, Animated), and more.