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Photos: BILL, Roger Q. Mason's LAVENDER MEN Sequel, Gets PlayPenn Reading

by A.A. Cristi — August 3, 2026

Playwright Roger Q.

WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Unite 36 Playwrights With Flynn Center

by Stephi Wild — July 29, 2026

The Flynn Center for Performing Arts and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have commissioned 36 women+ playwrights to write short plays examining American democracy for a global performance initiative.

Lynn Nottage, Sarah Ruhl, Heidi Schreck & More Join WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY Initiative

by A.A. Cristi — July 21, 2026

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced Women+ on the Edge of Democracy, a new commissioning initiative that will bring together more than 35 women+ playwrights from around the world.

PlayPenn New Play Development Conference to Offer 19 Free Public Events in Philadelphia

by Stephi Wild — July 9, 2026

PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference returns to Philadelphia with 19 free public events featuring six new play presentations, workshops, and conversations timed to the nation's 250th anniversary.

Roger Q. Mason, Sarah Mantell and More to Join PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Conference

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 25, 2026

PlayPenn’s nationally recognized New Play Development Conference will bring together readings of new plays alongside a citywide series of civic gatherings, workshops, artist exchanges, and public conversations focusing on art and democracy.

BILL by Roger Q. Mason to Receive Developmental Reading with PlayPenn

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2026

Roger Q.

Eboni Booth, Roger Q. Mason and More to Headline PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 21, 2026

PlayPenn's 2026 New Play Development Conference, themed 'Democracy in Action,' will feature new works by Roger Q.

The Public Theater Reveals Annual Judith Champion New Work Series Lineup

by Stephi Wild — April 10, 2026

The Public Theater has announced the second Judith Champion New Work Series, a collection of readings in which select playwrights present full-length new plays currently in development at The Public.

THE WATERFALL Extends at WP Theater

by Stephi Wild — February 20, 2026

Due to popular demand, The Waterfall will extend its run at WP Theater through March 8th.

Patrice Johnson Chevannes and Natalie Paul to Star in THE WATERFALL at WP Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 5, 2026

Producer WP Theater and co-producer Thrown Stone Theater Company will present the WP Theater upcoming spring production of The Waterfall, starring Patrice Johnson Chevannes as Emi and Natalie Paul as Bean.

The Public Theater Reveals 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 27, 2025

The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group.

Photos: DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) At The Public Theater

by A.A. Cristi — October 22, 2025

Ma-Yi Theater Company has released first look photos of the New York premiere of DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?), written and performed by Zoë Kim.

Zoë Kim's DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) Extends for Additional Week at The Public

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 9, 2025

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater begin previews for the New York premiere of DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?), written and performed by Zoë Kim.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of TWELFTH NIGHT

by Jennifer Broski — August 22, 2025

The Delacorte Theater officially reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT.

CHUANG Stage Reveals Cast for World Premiere of Mfoniso Udofia’s THE CEREMONY

by A.A. Cristi — August 8, 2025

CHUANG Stage will present the world premiere of Mfoniso Udofia’s The Ceremony, the sixth play in her Ufot Family Cycle, September 11–October 5, 2025, at Boston University’s Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre, directed by Kevin R.

Candela Announces Fellows for Third Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program

by Emmy Rice — July 6, 2025

Candela, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to expanding access to theater education for playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows selected for its third annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.