The Unlimited Potential Theater Company, a project of VSA arts of New Jersey, is seeking poems, essays and plays by New Jersey residents, age 18 or older, for its eighth annual New Jersey Wordsmith’s Competition.

The contest is open to all writers, and submissions by writers with disabilities are especially encouraged. All works submitted will be juried by a panel of judges who are professionally affiliated with theater and/or literature. Selected works will be showcased at the New Jersey Readers Theater followed by a reception to honor the authors. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 1.

VSA/NJ, a nonprofit organization that is part of the international VSA arts network, is dedicated to assuring that the arts are available and accessible to people with disabilities. To request an application or to receive additional information, call Joy Indik, (732) 745-3885 or (732) 745-5935, or e-mail info@vsanj.org. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY number is (732) 745-3913.