
JOIN US AS COMMISSIONER
Are you ready to see your play idea brought to life?
As a commissioner, you are the center of Nocturnal Commissions - a one-night-only benefit evening of mini-masterpieces written in minutes by New Dramatists residents and alums—inspired by the prompts of adventurous commissioners. On the evening of October 27, you will receive a signed manuscript and watch the short play or song, inspired by YOUR idea, written by a brilliant resident or alum playwright, performed and directed by some of the incredible talents of Broadway, off-Broadway, and film/TV!
What to Expect
The afternoon of the show, (Monday, Oct. 27 at 12PM ET) commissioners will meet for a brief-45 minute video call to meet your playwrights, and commission your plays (5-minutes, get those elevator pitches ready!)
Once you sign off, playwrights will immediately get to work crafting your idea in only 30 minutes. The plays will be swiftly cast, staged, and rehearsed while you go about the rest of your day.
From 5:30-7:00PM, commissioners are invited to join the evening's playwrights, as well as ND staff, for complimentary apps and cocktails at a local spot before heading to Houghton Hall for the evening's Presentation of New Works featuring YOUR play.
RESERVE YOUR COMMISSION HERE - $3000
includes your one-of-a-kind commissioned work of art, cocktails/appetizers for you and a guest, and prime seating for two (2) at the Presentation of New Works
or email Emily Bubeck, Development Associate (@email) for more information.

Resident & Alumni writers gather with New Dramatists staff at Houghton Hall Arts Center, Night One of Nocturnal Commissions 2024.
FEATURING STARS OF STAGE AND SCREEN
Han Van Sciver, Miriam Silverman, Gary Sloan, Keith Randolph Smith, Nicole Spiezio, Tommy Heleringer, Andrea Syglowski, Jay O. Sanders, Maryann Plunkett, Purva Bedi, Drae Campbell , April Matthis, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Heather Velazquez, Jason Quarles... AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
We wish to express our gratitude to ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION for their cooperation in permitting the Artists to appear in this program.










