Playwrights at Work: January 2024

Congratulations to the New Members of the Resident Company

New Dramatists, an artistic home and developmental laboratory for professional playwrights, is proud to announce the addition of seven writers to its illustrious, dynamic resident playwright company, pictured from left to right: Jordan Seavey, Phillip Christian Smith, SM Shephard-Massat, Bryna Turner, Haruna Lee, Deepa Purohit, and Shayan Lotfi. They will be in-residence through June, 2030.

Nocturnal Commissions

Join us on January 25 and January 29 for a two-part theatrical whirlwind and contribute to our writer community. Seven brave writers volunteer to write plays in 30 minutes, based on the ideas of their generous and adventurous commissioners.

New Dramatists Staff: Familiar Faces in New Roles

We ring in 2024 with old friends fulfilling new roles on staff at New Dramatists. Jenna Spiwack joins us as Business Manager, Emily Bubeck is our new Development Associate, and Connie Hall is our Literary Services Manager.

The Princess Grace Award in Playwriting

Congratulations to Marissa Joyce Stamps, recipient of the Princess Grace Award in Playwriting/2023-2024 Fellowship at New Dramatists. 

New Dramatists administers the application process on behalf of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. This year, we will accept open submissions beginning March 1, 2024 until March 15, 2024 OR UNTIL A CAP OF 35O SUBMISSIONS IS REACHED, whichever comes first. 

Library Closed

The library remains closed to the public, as we restore in-person programming for writers and their teams of collaborators. Please visit playwright profiles to learn more about New Dramatists playwrights and their work. For script inquiries, please email @email.