The Black List Makes a Play for the New-Play Space
By branching into theatre, the popular platform for film and TV scripts has given playwrights another venue. Is this what they asked for?
All Stories About National New Play Network
Jonathan Norton: A Sense of Place
The Dallas playwright, whose play ‘penny candy’ has just been published, talks about his city, his writing, and the busy intersection of the two.
Amanda Washington Named NNPN Producer in Residence at Actor’s Express
The Atlanta theatre will work with the director for a new-play-focused residency program.
National New Play Network Announces 2020 MFA Playwrights’ Workshop
The virtual workshops will pair the selected playwrights with directors, dramaturgs, and professional actors.
2020 National Directors Fellowships Announced
Adam M. Kassim, Kholoud Sawaf, Blayze Teicher, and Sharifa Yasmin are this year’s virtual fellows.
The 2020 Kilroys List Boosts the ‘Lost’ Season
This year’s list honors productions postponed or canceled due to the pandemic.
Vickie Ramirez Wins 2020 Smith Prize For Political Theater
Ramirez will receive a $5,000 commission, with an additional $2,500 each going to 2 theatres that aid in the play’s development.
MFA or the Highway?
7 playwrights who’ve honed their craft without the coveted degree tell how their roads diverged.
Jessica Huang Named 4 Seasons Residency Playwright
Four organizations will support Huang for a year-long residency of intensives and retreats.
The Subtext: Audrey Cefaly and Lisa Langford on Overcoming Rejection
Catching up with two playwrights at the National New Play Network showcase.
