UP AGAINST THE WALL -

UP AGAINST THE WALL -

Bring your
writing to life!

We are looking for any writing piece with a narrative structure, solo or ensemble works. Think pilots, screenplays, one person shows, essays or even a cool rap.

Submissions are open for our next show!

Join us for our next
Up Against the Wall
@ The Rat NYC
in October 2026!

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Up Against the Wall is a live show that allows writers and performers to hear their new work out loud and progress their work forward.

These works will have a narrative structure, so audiences can expect everything from characters and short stories, to plays, pilots, and feature scripts!