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New Dramatists is now accepting applications online from composers interested in joining our annual Composer-Librettist Studio. The deadline to apply is November 19 at 10am. Click here for more information and to apply.   Read More

Wherever you are throughout this season, chances are there is a production of a play by a New Dramatists writer that is coming to a theatre near you!

Visit our full listing of over 365 full productions of work by resident playwrights, alumni, and fellows at theatres in NYC, abroad, and across the country during the 2018-2019 season!

This listing will be updated throughout the year.   Read More

New Dramatists is delighted to announce that the 2018-2019 Princess Grace Fellow in Playwriting has been awarded to Vichet Chum for his play, Bald Sisters.   Read More

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: J. Julian Christopher, Sarah Gancher, Mike Lew, Vickie Ramirez, Tammy Ryan, Susan Soon He Stanton, and Lauren Yee. They will be in-residence through the year 2025.  Read More

In celebrating its 69th anniversary, New Dramatists, an artistic home and developmental laboratory for professional playwrights, announced several awards recognizing excellence and service in the field of new play development at their Spring Luncheon held on May 15, 2018.   Read More

New Dramatists is delighted to announce that we will honor DENZEL WASHINGTON at our 69th Anniversary Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.   Read More