Dramatists Guild News

Morgan Hogenmiller, Maraika Lumholdt, and Katy Zapanta will present an invite-only industry reading of One Day Down by Samantha Toy Ozeas.

Sohaya Visions and Mukul and Ghetto Tigers will present Agathe, the true story of the woman who became Rwanda's head of state for less than a day at The Playground Theatre.

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) will kick off its 27th season with the world premiere of Nandita Shenoy’s ESSPY, directed by Peter J. Kuo.  The world premiere play will begin shows on February 22 and run through March 17.

​WAM Theatre has unveiled its 2024 season centering new paths and brave futures, through four innovative theatrical stories and a special 15th Anniversary Benefit.

High school students as well as their parents and guardiansand high school educators are invited to register and attend Center Theatre Group’s 2024 College &Career Fair for the Arts.

The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of InunDATED, A New Musical. See who is starring, and learn more about the production here.

Second Stage Theater’s world premiere production of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey, has been extended one week. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Taproot presents a staged reading of 'Antistrophe,' a new play by Sarah Cuneo. Jane, after dropping charges against her rapist, begins to have visions of Cassandra. The play explores consent, justice, and healing with humor and honesty. Directed by Kelly McCready, the reading takes place on Feb 19th at The Tank. Tickets available.

Richarda Abrams' new play, 'Big Mama and Me,' explores the intergenerational relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter. Set in the South and Midwest, the play tells the story of Big Mama, a patented inventor and accomplished composer, and the impact she had on those around her. Presented by RPR Productions, the world premiere runs from March 6-9 at the Episcopal Actors Guild in NYC. Featuring music direction by Amina Claudine Myers and co-production by Peggy Abrams.

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 2/8/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Ma-Yi Theater Company has announced that Lisa Sanaye Dring has been awarded a 2024 Tow Foundation Playwright Residency. Ma-Yi has also announced the 2024 Ma-Yi Writers Lab cohort, which is the largest collective of AANHPI playwrights in the country.

Fellowship for Performing Arts has announced the winners of the inaugural Clive Awards! Learn more about all of the winners and their work here!

Open-Door Playhouse presents 'How Nice of You to Ask,' a podcast play debuting on March 20, 2024. Join a young sex researcher as he conducts interviews with older individuals, uncovering surprising and unnerving answers.

AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

The pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN, will take place in Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis, MN. We have all the details on the new msuical!

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press are seeking playwright's entries for the February prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite. Each month entrants must write a 5-page monologue and/or a 10-page scene based on monthly requirements. Each month a new prompt will be chosen by Kumu Kahua Theatre's Artistic Director, Harry Wong III.

Applications are open through February 12 for Philadelphia Theatre Company’s 2024 Terrence McNally Award. Find out how to apply!

Cleveland Public Theatre will present the USA debut of Hanoch Levin's REQUIEM, directed by Raymond Bobgan. The play will run from March 14 to April 6, featuring a diverse cast led by Peter Lawson Jones. Learn more here!

Two playwrights win $40K in prize money for the Fellowship for Performing Arts' inaugural Clive Awards playwriting competition.