New Dramatists
New Dramatists is an organization of playwrights in New York City who participate in seven-year residencies to build up their skills and career.[1] The organization was opened in New York City's Theater District in 1949. In addition to housing resident playwrights, New Dramatists also holds workshops for young authors.[2] The organization hosts an annual luncheon at which actors and producers who have made contributions to American theatre are honored.[3] Brian Stokes Mitchell,[4] Glenn Close, and Meryl Streep are among past honorees.[3]
The New Dramatists have a library that is open to the public on weekdays.[5]
Alumni
The following people have participated in a residency at New Dramatists:
- Glen Berger[6]
- Carson Kreitzer[7]
- Tarell Alvin McCraney[8]
- Charise Castro Smith, television writer and actor[9]
- Gaye Taylor Upchurch, who has directed plays at the Studio Theatre (Washington, D.C.), the Summer Play Festival, and the Pacific Playwrights Festival[10]
References
- ↑ "What is New Dramatists?". newdramatists.org. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ "New Dramatists". NYC-ARTS: The Complete Guide. Alliance for the Arts. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- 1 2 Adam Hetrick (April 8, 2011). "New Dramatists to Honor Producer Roger Berlind May 17; Jim Dale and Brian Stokes Mitchell Set for Event". Playbill.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Brian Stokes Mitchell Honored by New Dramatists". TheaterMania.com. May 15, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ Eric Piepenburg (April 9, 2015). "In New York, Everywhere a Writing Nook". Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ New Dramatists: Glen Berger
- ↑ "Flutist, playwright at beach program Friday". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. January 28, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ "UK Theatre to Present 'In the Red and Brown Water". UKNow. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ Nancy Burns-Fusaro (February 11, 2016). "Trinity Rep presents Smith’s ‘The Hunchback Of Seville’". The Westerly Sun. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Real-Life Fiances Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario Lead THE LAST MATCH, Opening Tonight at The Old Globe". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
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