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New Play Development

New work is the future of theatre, and this is where you’ll find in-depth content about best practices for its development, as well as pieces about specific work. Consider starting with the essay “Rules of Engagement for New Play Development” and Notes to the Note-Givers; or, Embracing the Paradox.” For musings on the power of new work, watch the video of Todd London’s keynote for the 5th Annual ORIGINKC: NEW WORKS FESTIVAL or read the transcript.

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Video
Suzan-Lori Parks's Watch Me Work
A Playwriting Masterclass
Monday 24 August 2026
New York City
Video
Suzan-Lori Parks's Watch Me Work
A Playwriting Masterclass
Monday 3 August 2026
New York City
Video
Suzan-Lori Parks's Watch Me Work
A Playwriting Masterclass
Monday 20 July 2026
New York City
Series

NNPN Rolling World Premiere

Weekly series of interviews examining the process of developing a new play through the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere as part of their Continued Life of New Plays Fund.

Series

Playwriting Peer Review Series

This three-part series explores the “Why” behind one playwright project’s choice to utilize peer review for play selection, the “How” to implement it, and “What” the end result has been.

Art that reads Why Did You Come Here.
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Reunion Series

A series on the process of producing I Came to Look for You on Tuesday by Chiori Miyagawa.

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Twin Cities

A series featuring voices from in and around the Twin Cities' theatre communities.

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