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Fellows Feature: 2012/13 Van Lier Fellows, Pt. 3 - The Plays

In early 2012, three writers were selected by three outside adjudicators to be Van Lier Fellows: Jackie Sibblies Drury, Brian Otaño and Charise Castro Smith. In conjunction with the upcoming Van Lier Festival, in a series of brief segments, Van Lier Coordinator Kristoffer Diaz engages the Fellows in conversation about influences, dream collaborators and the plays on which they are currently working. This is part two of three.  Read More

Fellows Feature: 2012/13 Van Lier Fellows, Pt. 2 - Dream Collaborators

In early 2012, three writers were selected by three outside adjudicators to be Van Lier Fellows: Jackie Sibblies Drury, Brian Otaño and Charise Castro Smith. In conjunction with the upcoming Van Lier Festival, in a series of brief segments, Van Lier Coordinator Kristoffer Diaz engages the Fellows in conversation about influences, dream collaborators and the plays on which they are currently working. This is part two of three.  Read More

Fellows Feature: 2012/13 Van Lier Fellows, Pt. 1 - Influences

In early 2012, three writers were selected by three outside adjudicators to be Van Lier Fellows: Jackie Sibblies Drury, Brian Otaño and Charise Castro Smith. In conjunction with the upcoming Van Lier Festival, in a series of brief segments, Van Lier Coordinator Kristoffer Diaz engages the Fellows in conversation about influences, dream collaborators and the plays on which they are currently working. This is part one of three.  Read More

Fellows Feature: Matthew Paul Olmos

In this six-minute segment, Rogelio Martinez, New Dramatists alumnus, and former Princess Grace Award winner, and Matthew Paul Olmos, winner of the 2012 Princess Grace Award in Playwriting, discuss Matthew's award-winning play, "so go the ghosts of mexico", part one of a trilogy, writing process, influences and where they stand on the question, is theatre dead?  Read More

U.K. New Play Development Forum Video and Storify Now Available

Watch video and read the Storify transcription of the follow-up Twitter conversation for OVER THERE, OVER HERE: A Forum on New Play Development in the U.K. right here.  Read More

Taylor Mac Reveals His Inner Thoughts in Short Film "Walk"

In this beautiful 2007 short film by Matthew Snead, ND resident playwright Taylor Mac makes his way across London and shares some of his inner thoughts.  Read More

My America: The Subcontractor

by Andy Bragen, resident playwright

Centerstage in Baltimore commissioned 50 short monologues based upon the theme of “My America” from a wide variety of American playwrights, including a number of New Dramatists and New Dramatists alums. These monologues were then directed and filmed by the prominent Indie film director Hal Hartley. My monologue The Subcontractor is one of these fifty.  Read More

Barbara Hammond Shares Advice for New Playwrights

Resident playwright Barbara Hammond speaks with the website Scripts and Scribes about her newest works. She discusses how she came to be a writer, what her biggest lessons have been, and shares advice for new playwrights.  Read More

Kirsten Greenidge: Inspired by the Huntington

In 1986, Kirsten Greenidge attended a student matinee performance of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone. The experience was a seminal one for her, one that inspired her to become a playwright.   Read More

Sylvan Oswald Discusses His New Play "Profanity"

Resident playwright Sylvan Oswald explores Philadelphia and the roots of his play Profanity, which is being presented on May 17 and 18 as part of Soho Rep's 2011/12 Studio.  Read More

I AM THEATRE: Marcus Gardley

Theatre Communications Group's I AM THEATRE captures pivotal moments in the lives of theatre-makers in an online video series. This project will raise awareness for the theatre field and champion the diverse group of people who are creating, supporting, and engaging with theatre. TCG has graciously allowed New Dramatists to re-post videos related to our current resident playwrights, alumni and family of collaborators.  Read More

I AM THEATRE: Michael John Garcés’

Theatre Communications Group's I AM THEATRE captures pivotal moments in the lives of theatre-makers in an online video series. This project will raise awareness for the theatre field and champion the diverse group of people who are creating, supporting, and engaging with theatre. TCG has graciously allowed New Dramatists to re-post videos related to our current resident playwrights, alumni and family of collaborators.  Read More

March 2012 at New Dramatists

Director of Development Christie Brown gives you the low down on what's happening at New Dramatists during the month of March. Come on down to the Church and join us.  Read More

I AM THEATRE: Kwame Kwei-Armah

Theatre Communications Group's I AM THEATRE captures pivotal moments in the lives of theatre-makers in an online video series. This project will raise awareness for the theatre field and champion the diverse group of people who are creating, supporting, and engaging with theatre. TCG has graciously allowed New Dramatists to re-post videos related to our current resident playwrights, alumni and family of collaborators.  Read More

I AM THEATRE: Andres Munar

Theatre Communications Group's I AM THEATRE captures pivotal moments in the lives of theatre-makers in an online video series. This project will raise awareness for the theatre field and champion the diverse group of people who are creating, supporting, and engaging with theatre. TCG has graciously allowed New Dramatists to re-post videos related to our current resident playwrights, alumni and family of collaborators.  Read More

EmcArts Innovation Stories: Empowering Our Writers

Since March 2011, New Dramatists has participated in the EmcArts’ Innovation Lab for the Performing Arts, a three-phase program designed to allow organizations to challenge core assumptions about their work. Since that time, New Dramatists has transformed the role of our resident playwrights from being served by the staff to co-creating their own residency experience.  Read More

I AM THEATRE: Young Jean Lee

Theatre Communications Group's I AM THEATRE captures pivotal moments in the lives of theatre-makers in an online video series. This project will raise awareness for the theatre field and champion the diverse group of people who are creating, supporting, and engaging with theatre. TCG has graciously allowed New Dramatists to re-post videos related to our current resident playwrights, alumni and family of collaborators.  Read More

I AM THEATRE: Lynn Nottage

Theatre Communications Group's I AM THEATRE captures pivotal moments in the lives of theatre-makers in an online video series. This project will raise awareness for the theatre field and champion the diverse group of people who are creating, supporting, and engaging with theatre. TCG has graciously allowed New Dramatists to re-post videos related to our current resident playwrights, alumni and family of collaborators.  Read More

February 2012 at New Dramatists

Artistic Programs Administrator Erin Detrick gives you the low down on all the happenings this month at New Dramatists.  Read More

I AM THEATRE: Nilo Cruz

Theatre Communications Group's I AM THEATRE captures pivotal moments in the lives of theatre-makers in an online video series. This project will raise awareness for the theatre field and champion the diverse group of people who are creating, supporting, and engaging with theatre. TCG has graciously allowed New Dramatists to re-post videos related to our current resident playwrights, alumni and family of collaborators.  Read More