Stage sign-up confirmation at The First Draft:

Stage reader selections are curated through a mix of random selection, compelling submissions, strong performers, and lottery-style processes; spots are not guaranteed.

The host will connect with you leading up to the show to confirm a stage spot or place you on stand-by.

Note: Sending a voice note of yourself reading, or a compelling glimpse into your work helps the host thoughtfully curate the experience — creating a balance of voices, styles, perspectives, vulnerability, humor, and emotional texture that gives The First Draft its unique heartbeat.