MJ Kaufman

Sarah Ruhl, Bess Wohl, Betty Shamieh, Daniel Kehlmann and More Join PEN World Voices Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

The PEN America World Voices Festival, running April 29–May 2, 2026, in New York City and Los Angeles, convenes—among more than 140 international writers—some of today’s most acclaimed playwrights for timely conversations.

The New Harmony Project Reveals Lineup for 2026 Writers' Residency
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 39th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

Play On Shakespeare Launches New Partnership with Ojai Playwrights Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026

​Play On Shakespeare has expanded its programming by launching new partnerships - including with the award-winning Ojai Playwrights Conference - to commission contemporary playwrights as part of a rigorous translation process.

TRU to Present Live Town Hall: Being Nonbinary In A Predominantly Binary Business
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will present a live Town Hall titled 'Being Nonbinary in a Predominantly Binary Business' at Polaris North Studio, exploring the unique challenges faced by nonbinary individuals in theater.

The Foundry at PlayPenn Reveals Class Of 2028
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025

The Foundry at PlayPenn, Philadelphia's preeminent playwrights collective for emerging professional writers, welcomes Rayne, Siddarth Anand, and Monica Flory as new Foundry members and its Class of 2028.

Photos: Colt Coeur Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Benefit Honoring Adrienne Campbell-Holt and Alison Overseth
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Colt Coeur, the Brooklyn-based theatre company founded in 2010, celebrated its 15th Anniversary Benefit Bash at the Wythe Hotel on Sunday, October 26. Check out photos of the event.

The Public Theater Reveals 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group. Learn more about the writers and the group here!

'Made in NY' Fund for New Theatrical Works Launched by NYC Mayor's Office
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and New Georges have created the “Made in NY” Fund for New Theatrical Works. Learn more about the events here.

NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and New Georges Launch Fund for New Theatrical Works
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2025

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and New Georges just announced the creation of the “Made in NY” Fund for New Theatrical Works, which will enable artists to fully develop and place new theatrical works in venues across New York City.

Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications For Cycle Four
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Rattlestick Theater, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions have announced the opening of submissions for Cycle 4 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.

MJ Kaufman's SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA kicks off Austin Rainbow Theatre Season 3: Metamorphosis
by Gillian Blum - Sep 22, 2025

Austin Rainbow Theatre's third season, Seson 3: Metamorphosis, opens with MJ Kaufman's Sagittarius Ponderosa, an immersive production directed by Adam Adolfo.

THE WATERFALL World Premiere and More Set for WP Theater 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025

WP Theater has revealed their 2025-26 Season, featuring Torera, written by WP Theater Playwrights Lab alum Monet Hurst-Mendoza, and more. See the full season here!

WP Theater Announces 2025 Space Program Residents
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2025

WP Theater has announced the residents of the 2025 Space Program. Crystal Skillman's award winning play, OPEN, will make its Off-Broadway Premiere running July 8th-27th.

A WALRUS IN THE BODY OF A CROCODILE to Continue Syracuse University Department of Drama Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

The Syracuse University Department of Drama will continue the 2024/2025 season with the uniquely engaging “A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile” by MJ Kaufman, directed by Daniella Caggiano. Learn how to attend.

Justin David Sullivan & More Join 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete casts for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival, featuring L Morgan Lee, Justin David Sullivan and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

WP Theater Unveils 2024-2026 Lab Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!

Cast Set for Julia May Jonas' A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN at The Bushwick Starr
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

The Bushwick Starr will open the first Season in our new theater with the world premiere of A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN by Julia May Jonas. A Woman Among Women takes on Arthur Miller’s All My Sons—challenging the audience to participate in the making of a tragic hero. Learn how to purchase tickets.

L Morgan Lee, Sasha Velour & More to be Featured in 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed the programming for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival will continue the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Syracuse University Department of Drama Reveals 24/25 season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced the 2024/2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Julia May Jonas' A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN Comes to The Bushwick Starr Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The Bushwick Starr will open the first Season in our new theater with the world premiere of A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN by Julia May Jonas (Your Own Personal Exegesis at LCT3, New York Times Editor's Pick debut novel, Vladimir), directed by Sarah Hughes (Daphne by Renae Simone Jarrett at LCT3, Galatea by MJ Kaufman at Brooklyn Bridge Park), and co-produced with New Georges (HILMA at the Wilma, Grief Hotel at The Public).