New Play Exchange
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New Play Exchange ® (NPX) is the world's largest digital library of scripts by living writers. We're a National New Play Network program, flipping the script on the ways in which new work is shared and discovered. newplayexchange.org
New Featured Script List up on NPX:
EXPLORATIONS OF GRIEF🧵
“While writers tend to explore grief in tragedies, they can also do so with humor, absurdism, mythology, & more. These scripts explore grief inspired by different causes: from death & the end of childhood to losing a version of yourself...
EXPLORATIONS OF GRIEF🧵
“While writers tend to explore grief in tragedies, they can also do so with humor, absurdism, mythology, & more. These scripts explore grief inspired by different causes: from death & the end of childhood to losing a version of yourself...
February 14, 2026 at 3:42 AM
New Featured Script List up on NPX:
EXPLORATIONS OF GRIEF🧵
“While writers tend to explore grief in tragedies, they can also do so with humor, absurdism, mythology, & more. These scripts explore grief inspired by different causes: from death & the end of childhood to losing a version of yourself...
EXPLORATIONS OF GRIEF🧵
“While writers tend to explore grief in tragedies, they can also do so with humor, absurdism, mythology, & more. These scripts explore grief inspired by different causes: from death & the end of childhood to losing a version of yourself...
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In solidarity with our Twin Cities colleagues, we’re sharing “Rise and Respond” donation links to MN arts organizations. Courtesy of Eleanor Savage and the Jerome Foundation.
MN Arts Organizations Rise and Respond: Donation Links
The Jerome Foundation was founded by Jerome Hill (1905-1972), a noted filmmaker, composer and painter, and awards grants to emerging artists in Hill’s home state of Minnesota and New York City, where he spent much of his creative life.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
In solidarity with our Twin Cities colleagues, we’re sharing “Rise and Respond” donation links to MN arts organizations. Courtesy of Eleanor Savage and the Jerome Foundation.
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Join us for the world premiere of DUMBED DOWN by Darryl Stamp February 12-March 1. Tickets and details at planbtheatre.org/dumbeddown
Audio & video by Danor Gerald.
Audio & video by Danor Gerald.
February 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Join us for the world premiere of DUMBED DOWN by Darryl Stamp February 12-March 1. Tickets and details at planbtheatre.org/dumbeddown
Audio & video by Danor Gerald.
Audio & video by Danor Gerald.
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The Kennedy Center’s roles as an incubator of new work for young audiences, and as a generous host for the American College Theater Festival, will be hard to fill, writes Daniella Ignacio.
What’s Left Standing of Kennedy Center Education and TYA?
The Center’s roles as an incubator of new work for young audiences, and as a generous host for the American College Theater Festival, will be hard to fill.
f.mtr.cool
February 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
The Kennedy Center’s roles as an incubator of new work for young audiences, and as a generous host for the American College Theater Festival, will be hard to fill, writes Daniella Ignacio.
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Applications for the Cherry Lane Playwrights Collective, a 9-month developmental program under the direction of Pulitzer-winning playwright Annie Baker, will be open Feb. 2-March 2. Further details at playwrights.cherrylanetheatre.org
Cherry Lane Theatre Playwrights Collective
Introducing a nine-month development program designed to support emerging NYC playwrights through a rigorous, grad-school-style structure without the barriers of formal graduate programs.
playwrights.cherrylanetheatre.org
January 26, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Applications for the Cherry Lane Playwrights Collective, a 9-month developmental program under the direction of Pulitzer-winning playwright Annie Baker, will be open Feb. 2-March 2. Further details at playwrights.cherrylanetheatre.org
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Theatres across Minnesota have closed for the day during the state’s general strike against ICE’s violence.
www.americantheatre.org/2026/01/23/i...
www.americantheatre.org/2026/01/23/i...
It’s ICE Out of Minnesota Day, and Twin Cities Theatres Are Part of It
Theatres across Minnesota have closed for the day during the state's general strike against ICE's violence.
www.americantheatre.org
January 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Theatres across Minnesota have closed for the day during the state’s general strike against ICE’s violence.
www.americantheatre.org/2026/01/23/i...
www.americantheatre.org/2026/01/23/i...
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For those marching during the general strike today, confirmed warming sites include: Minneapolis Central Library, the Hennepin County Government Center, and Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping - St. Paul Gym.
January 23, 2026 at 5:45 PM
For those marching during the general strike today, confirmed warming sites include: Minneapolis Central Library, the Hennepin County Government Center, and Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping - St. Paul Gym.
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In our winter 2026 print issue, the prolific L.A. playwright Justin Tanner chats about his newest autobiographical play, MY SON THE PLAYWRIGHT at @roguemachinethtr.bsky.social, and how his family has shaped his artistry.
www.americantheatre.org/2026/01/20/p...
www.americantheatre.org/2026/01/20/p...
People to Watch: Justin Tanner
The prolific L.A. playwright chats about his newest autobiographical play, 'My Son the Playwright,' and how his family has shaped his artistry.
www.americantheatre.org
January 20, 2026 at 3:23 PM
In our winter 2026 print issue, the prolific L.A. playwright Justin Tanner chats about his newest autobiographical play, MY SON THE PLAYWRIGHT at @roguemachinethtr.bsky.social, and how his family has shaped his artistry.
www.americantheatre.org/2026/01/20/p...
www.americantheatre.org/2026/01/20/p...
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Megan Gogerty chats with Charity Nebbe about her new show "Fair State," opening January 22 at Riverside Theatre. Interview starts at 31:21.
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www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk...
Tinker siblings draw parallels of student protests from the 1960s to present
In 1965, John and Mary Beth Tinker protested the Vietnam War by wearing black arm bands to school. The incident led to a landmark Supreme Court decision that guaranteed free speech rights for public s...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Megan Gogerty chats with Charity Nebbe about her new show "Fair State," opening January 22 at Riverside Theatre. Interview starts at 31:21.
www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk...
www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk...
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love for my play FUTURE EMERGENCIES on @newplayexchange.bsky.social . "a triptych of dissolving social fabric, set to the pace of telling a secret at a party."
January 21, 2026 at 9:13 AM
love for my play FUTURE EMERGENCIES on @newplayexchange.bsky.social . "a triptych of dissolving social fabric, set to the pace of telling a secret at a party."
Tune in to the lates Onstage Colorado at the 48:09 mark to hear the interview on the upcoming Rolling World Premiere of "Bad Books" at Curious Theatre, with playwright Sharyn Rothstein and our own Executive Director Nan Barnett🎧 onstagecolorado.com/podcast-the-...
Podcast: The 2025 OSCA nominees are in!
We run down the list of all the theatres and
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January 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Tune in to the lates Onstage Colorado at the 48:09 mark to hear the interview on the upcoming Rolling World Premiere of "Bad Books" at Curious Theatre, with playwright Sharyn Rothstein and our own Executive Director Nan Barnett🎧 onstagecolorado.com/podcast-the-...
Ringing in the New Year with 5,992 published audition monologues from full scripts on NPX. Writers, help take us to 6k & give our new NPX Actors something fab to work with.
a cartoon of a woman on a stage with the words look at this look at that
Alt: Tammy from Bob’s Burgers auditions, saying “look at this, look at that” while she shows off her various physical features and moves. She has no monologue. It’s a real shame.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Ringing in the New Year with 5,992 published audition monologues from full scripts on NPX. Writers, help take us to 6k & give our new NPX Actors something fab to work with.
The good folks at @thrownstone.bsky.social, an NNPN Associate Member Theater, are looking for their next commission. Will you be the one to write it?
thrownstone.org/comm-rfp-2026/
thrownstone.org/comm-rfp-2026/
2026 New Play Commission RFP - Thrown Stone
ESCAPE Escape: 2026 New Play Commission RFP Thrown Stone Theatre Company invites playwrights to submit proposals for a new play commission aligned with our mission to empower artists and audiences …
thrownstone.org
January 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM
The good folks at @thrownstone.bsky.social, an NNPN Associate Member Theater, are looking for their next commission. Will you be the one to write it?
thrownstone.org/comm-rfp-2026/
thrownstone.org/comm-rfp-2026/
BEFORE THE BALL DROPS: Today's your final chance to help new plays thrive & make 2x the impact. All gifts will be matched until midnight🎉
Your support fuels bold new work & the artists bringing it to life.
Help us reach our $25k goal at nnpn.org/donate
Your support fuels bold new work & the artists bringing it to life.
Help us reach our $25k goal at nnpn.org/donate
December 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
BEFORE THE BALL DROPS: Today's your final chance to help new plays thrive & make 2x the impact. All gifts will be matched until midnight🎉
Your support fuels bold new work & the artists bringing it to life.
Help us reach our $25k goal at nnpn.org/donate
Your support fuels bold new work & the artists bringing it to life.
Help us reach our $25k goal at nnpn.org/donate
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🚨Attention Women Playwrights Based in the Midwest!🚨
The deadline for the second around of the Br!NK Br!EFS is TODAY! Send us your 10 min plays inspired by the prompt, "Come Live With Me and Be My Love" by 11:59pm!
https://rtwmke.org/brink/submit-your-work/
The deadline for the second around of the Br!NK Br!EFS is TODAY! Send us your 10 min plays inspired by the prompt, "Come Live With Me and Be My Love" by 11:59pm!
https://rtwmke.org/brink/submit-your-work/
December 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚨Attention Women Playwrights Based in the Midwest!🚨
The deadline for the second around of the Br!NK Br!EFS is TODAY! Send us your 10 min plays inspired by the prompt, "Come Live With Me and Be My Love" by 11:59pm!
https://rtwmke.org/brink/submit-your-work/
The deadline for the second around of the Br!NK Br!EFS is TODAY! Send us your 10 min plays inspired by the prompt, "Come Live With Me and Be My Love" by 11:59pm!
https://rtwmke.org/brink/submit-your-work/
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Meet India Nicole Burton, playwright of SaFronia’s Daughter, as she shares her writing process and why she’s excited to be part of PlayFest! Advance tickets are sold out, but join us on January 9th to be added to the waitlist.
For more information on India: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
For more information on India: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
December 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Meet India Nicole Burton, playwright of SaFronia’s Daughter, as she shares her writing process and why she’s excited to be part of PlayFest! Advance tickets are sold out, but join us on January 9th to be added to the waitlist.
For more information on India: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
For more information on India: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
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December 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Today’s feature is The Black Rep, an NNPN Core Member whose work centers Black voices, stories, & artists while engaging audiences through powerful, socially relevant theater.
December 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Today’s feature is The Black Rep, an NNPN Core Member whose work centers Black voices, stories, & artists while engaging audiences through powerful, socially relevant theater.
Spotlight on: Contemporary American Theater Festival, our Core Member based in Shepherdstown, WV, & a cornerstone of new play development in the U.S. 🧵🪡
December 19, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Spotlight on: Contemporary American Theater Festival, our Core Member based in Shepherdstown, WV, & a cornerstone of new play development in the U.S. 🧵🪡
We want your thematically curated lists of plays to be featured on NPX in 2026. Submit your list at forms.monday.com/forms/d7f1f1...
NPX Featured List Submissions
Submit your Featured List to NPX!
What we are looking for: Lists with very specific themes that are also resonant with the present moment. (For example, "Scripts About Body Positivity and Autonomy.")...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
We want your thematically curated lists of plays to be featured on NPX in 2026. Submit your list at forms.monday.com/forms/d7f1f1...
New Featured List: Adaptations of Public Domain Works (Lavina's List). Every Jan 1, US copyrights expire on material written 95 yrs ago. These are adaptations of works that entered the public domain in the last 5 years. List in memory of Lavina Jadhwani, who breathed new life into classical stories.
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
New Featured List: Adaptations of Public Domain Works (Lavina's List). Every Jan 1, US copyrights expire on material written 95 yrs ago. These are adaptations of works that entered the public domain in the last 5 years. List in memory of Lavina Jadhwani, who breathed new life into classical stories.
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If you are a dramaturg, save this post. I guarantee an actor will ask you about this one day (if they haven't already).
December 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
If you are a dramaturg, save this post. I guarantee an actor will ask you about this one day (if they haven't already).
We’re delighted to feature Great Plains Theatre Commons, an NNPN Associate Member in Omaha dedicated to strengthening community by supporting the creation & sharing of diverse new stories🪡🧵
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
We’re delighted to feature Great Plains Theatre Commons, an NNPN Associate Member in Omaha dedicated to strengthening community by supporting the creation & sharing of diverse new stories🪡🧵
Our ED, Nan Barnett, sat with WGCU Public Media's Gulf Coast Life: Arts Edition" with host John Davis, alongside playwright Brent Askari & director Brendon Fox to discuss the NNPN Rolling World Premiere program & ADVICE, now playing at Florida Rep 🎙️
Listen now:
www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-co...
Listen now:
www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-co...
Florida Repertory Theatre partners with National New Play Network for a production of Brent Askari’s comedy “ADVICE”
In collaboration with the National New Play Network’s Rolling World Premiere program, Florida Repertory Theatre is mounting a production of playwright Brent Askari’s new comedy “ADVICE.” We’ll learn m...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Our ED, Nan Barnett, sat with WGCU Public Media's Gulf Coast Life: Arts Edition" with host John Davis, alongside playwright Brent Askari & director Brendon Fox to discuss the NNPN Rolling World Premiere program & ADVICE, now playing at Florida Rep 🎙️
Listen now:
www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-co...
Listen now:
www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-co...
Giving Tuesday may be behind us, but Giving Season is in full swing. Your generosity will go twice as far when you donate to NNPN before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, thanks to a $25k matching grant made in memory of our colleague and friend Scott Vehill.
NNPN.org/donate 🎁
NNPN.org/donate 🎁
December 11, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Giving Tuesday may be behind us, but Giving Season is in full swing. Your generosity will go twice as far when you donate to NNPN before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, thanks to a $25k matching grant made in memory of our colleague and friend Scott Vehill.
NNPN.org/donate 🎁
NNPN.org/donate 🎁