Recent Theatre Site News & Updates
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, removed from the UIL Approved List of plays
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, is published by Dramatists Play Service.
The author does not allow cuts for competition.
The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman has been removed from the UIL Approved Long Play list.
The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman has been removed from the UIL Approved Long Play list.
Competition cuts are not allowed for this title, per publisher, Dramatists Play Service.
2026 OAP State Meet Judges Announcement
OAP State Adjudicators 2026
1A-*Lisa Hale , Mike Doggett, Rachel Harrah
2A-* Larry Balfe, Joi Hughes, Cade Butler
3A-*Yvonne Phillips Dupree, Shari Bellizi Davis, Gary Cooper
4A-*Kelsey Kling, Jenae Glanton, Ray Newburg
5A-* Jim Mammarella, Cathy Huvar, Greg Arp
6A-* Carrie Klypchak, Eric Skiles, Ezekiel Morgan
*acting awards judge
Inherit the Wind by Lawrence & Lee removed from the Approved Play list
Inherit the Wind by Lawrence & Lee has been removed from the Approved Play list as it can no longer be licensed for competition.
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express removed from the Approved Play list
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express by Ken Ludwig has been removed from the Long Approved Play List.
The Cripple of Innishman removed from the Approved Play list
The Cripple of Innishman by Martin McDonough has been removed from the Long Approved Play list.
There are no cuts or language changes allowed for any of Martin McDonough’s titles, per publisher and author's choice.
Important Update from Broadway Licensing November 2024- DECEMBER 6 Deadline
Please read the following carefully before submitting your UIL internal cuts and change requests: Broadway Licensing titles (which includes all Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Broadway Licensing Musicals)
If you are making ANY internal cuts, removing expletives, obscenities, or profanities, any such cuts must FIRST be approved by Broadway Licensing.
You must submit your detailed requests for internal cuts/changes to Broadway Licensing, so that they can forward them on to the authors and/or their representatives for approval.
Please note that ALL requests must be submitted prior to UIL’s submission deadline December 6. Broadway Licensing cannot guarantee approval of your request after this date. Please allow at least two weeks turnaround time for approval.
Approval from UIL does not mean your cuts/changes requests are approved by Broadway Licensing. Broadway Licensing cannot guarantee author approvals for your cut/change requests will be granted, even if UIL approves of your selection.
Broadway's authors and their representatives have sole discretion over any alterations made to their work, under US copyright laws.
Teachers, if you have questions please email:
dpsnonpro@broadwaylicensing.com for DPS (Dramatists Play Service) titles
playscriptsinfo@broadwaylicensing.com for Playscripts titles
blmusicals-nonpro@broadwaylicensing.com for Broadway Licensing Musicals
The following plays have been removed from the UIL Approved list
Harvey by Mary Chase, not available for competition
The Heiress by Goetz, not available for competition
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, only 60-minute version is available, no additional competition cuts
Dancing at Lughnasa removed from the UIL Approved Play Lists
DANCING AT LUGHNASA by Brian Friel has been removed from the list of UIL Approved Long Plays.
The agent has denied any cutting for this title. Schools can contact Dramatists Play Service with any questions.
Important Update from Broadway Licensing August 2023
Please read the following carefully before submitting your UIL internal cuts and change requests:
Broadway Licensing titles (which includes all Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Broadway Licensing Musicals)
If you are making ANY internal cuts, removing expletives, obscenities, or profanities, any such cuts must FIRST be approved by Broadway Licensing.
You must submit your detailed requests for internal cuts/changes to Broadway Licensing, so that they can forward them on to the authors and/or their representatives for approval.
Please note that ALL requests must be submitted prior to UIL’s submission deadline of December 10th. Broadway Licensing cannot guarantee approval of your request after this date. Please allow at least two weeks turnaround time for approval.
Approval from UIL does not mean your cuts/changes requests are approved by Broadway Licensing. Broadway Licensing cannot guarantee author approvals for your cut/change requests will be granted, even if UIL approves of your selection. Broadway's authors and their representatives have sole discretion over any alterations made to their work, under US copyright laws.
Teachers, if you have questions please email:
dpsnonpro@broadwaylicensing.com for DPS (Dramatists Play Service) titles
playscriptsinfo@broadwaylicensing.com for Playscripts titles
blmusicals-nonpro@broadwaylicensing.com for Broadway Licensing Musicals