Calling All Poets! - Submissions Are Now Open!
THE ROSE is calling for submissions of poetry to be included in our annual
pROSEpie! POETRY & MUSIC Concert to be presented at
HISTORIC GLEN ECHO PARK in Bethesda, Maryland on TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
The theme for this year’s spoken word concert is:
“ONCE UPON THE SEA & SUMMER”
We seek poems that are nature-focused and fill our senses with the writer’s connection to the sea, and the enchantment of the summer season.
We lean towards poetry that is new, free form, and unpublished. Create something special. Just for us. We thrive on that energy. Perhaps your jam is clever verse or Haiku or lyrics. Channel your inner Ancient Mariner, Brian Wilson or Emily Dickinson and send it along. We look forward to reading your work!
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: Monday, October 6th, 2025
DEADLINE for Submissions: Monday, December 31st, 2025
HOW TO SUBMIT: Use the form below.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
(Remember to include a short bio. and write only to this year’s themes.)
The body of the form MUST include a short biography telling us about yourself. We prefer poems that are no more than 24 lines or up to one page in length. If the poetry or lyrics you are submitting have been previously published (internet or print) include a list of where it was featured. You can cut and paste your submission (ideally less than one page long) directly into the body of the form. You may submit up to 3 pieces. Please use only ONE contact form for up to 3 submissions.
THE FINE PRINT:
By submitting, the writer agrees and acknowledges the following:
1. Submissions are original and wholly the work of the submitting author and not subject to copyright or licensing infringement and have not been generated or enhanced with the use of A.I. or ChatGPT.
2. If selected, the writer grants permission to THE ROSE Theatre Co. to interpret and perform their work for the event. The writer will retain all rights to the writer’s work. THE ROSE Theatre Co. will retain all rights to THE ROSE Theatre Co.’s production of the submission.
3. All submissions are voluntary and unpaid.
4. Selected writers are cordially asked to make a good faith effort to support and attend the June 9th event.
To help us reduce our environmental footprint, please make your submission online. Only digital submissions will be considered at this time. Printed or mailed submissions will not be accepted, read or returned. Thank you for your support.