Nocturnal Commissions: A theatrical whirlwind

Graphic Text: WHAT IS NOCTURNAL COMMISSIONS? Nocturnal Commissions is New Dramatists’ whirlwind one-night-only fundraising event where generous supporters are invited to COMMISSION one of our resident or alumni writers to create a short play. THE ONLY CATCH? THE WRITERS HAVE 30 MINUTES TO WRITE THE ENTIRE PIECE.  OH - and the actors only have 30 minutes to rehearse it too! Commissions start at $3,000 - or you can witness the madness firsthand by purchasing a performance ticket. MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 12PM - Commissioners meet with Playwrights VIRTUALLY  5:30pm - commissioners & their plus ones meet the playwrights for COMPLIMENTARY cocktails & appetizers 6:30PM - DOORS OPEN 7PM - Performance of these made-in-a-moment-masterpieces


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. 


New Dramatists Writers & Staff Members gather on night one of Nocturnal Commissions 2024 in the houghton hall ballroom.
Resident & Alumni writers gather with New Dramatists staff at Houghton Hall Arts Center, Night One of Nocturnal Commissions 2024.