Play Development


NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT

The development of new works has been a large part of our mission here at The Studio. Participating in the three programs described below, writers, actors, directors, and our audiences have the opportunity to participate in this dynamic process.

 


5th Annual TASN Short Play Festival – 2022 

Wow!  We reached our submissions limit within 2 days.  So this year’s submissions window is now closed. Thank you all for your interest/participation.  Please periodically revisit our website to check for updates as how we are progressing with this year’s 5th Annual TASN Short Play Festival – 2022 here.

 

 

WRITERS & ACTORS INK

For any inquiries, please email  info@newburyportacting.org.

Founded in 2003 by Leslie Powell & Hailey Klein, this group is dedicated to the incubation of emerging new plays. Once a month, TASN hosts an evening workshop for cold readings of scripts in various stages of development. Writers bring copies of their piece, a maximum of 10 pages (ten minutes), and enough copies for all participating actors. The actors who are present that evening take on the roles as a cold reading. The reading is then followed by a moderated talk back, providing feedback to the writer. People are encouraged to share what did and did not work for them. Writers may provide questions where they are looking for feedback on specific aspects of their work.

The limit is four (4) pieces per so that everyone’s piece gets a fair share of attention. Each month fills up fast, so please let us know ASAP if you would like to be on the roster as a writer. We encourage all writers to show up whether you have something being read or not, as your feedback is greatly valued.

Actors, this is made possible in large part thanks to your invaluable participation. In order to help us plan for the evening, please let us know ahead of time, if possible, if you will be attending.
Writers and actors interested in participating, please email Hailey Klein:  hailey.klein@gmail.com

Suggested donation $10 accepted at the door.

 

NORTH SHORE READERS THEATER COLLABORATIVE

Established in 2006, NSRTC presents six readings a year at The Studio. On the second Saturday in the months of October, November, December, March April, & May, new plays from local and regional playwrights are presented in a Readers Theatre setting before an audience, followed by a moderated talkback. This provides playwrights an essential step in play development, and gives local actors and directors the opportunity to work in the Readers Theatre style. A number of plays in the series have won awards and have been produced locally and internationally. Submissions can be emailed to: NSRT@pobox.com

 

STAGE THREE WORKSHOP PRODUCTION SERIES

For any inquiries, please email  info@newburyportacting.org.

A professional theater laboratory experience designed to advance the development of new works. The Studio annually produces one new work that has gone through the stages of play development described above.*  This production is full-scale in terms of sets, costumes, lighting, and staging. It differs from a premier because the play remains eligible for entry into contests and festivals around the world. The director and cast work with the playwright, getting the play on its feet in a physical setting to see what works and what doesn’t before the play makes its actual premier.

* In an effort to provide maximum opportunities to our community members, we occasionally make an exception for a play that comes through another source. If you would like to submit a work for consideration, contact Marc Clopton at info@newburyportacting.org or 978.465.1229