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The New Harmony Project is a national arts organization whose mission is to nurture writers in the development of scripts and new works that interrogate the complexity of hope. We care for writers so they can change the world!
NHP nurtures writers who interrogate the complexity of hope. The 4 writers featured in the first Let's Talk offering share a vision of theatre and writing that builds on that complexity, and it’s uplifting and compelling. Make a gift at www.newharmonyproject.org/give.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NHP nurtures writers who interrogate the complexity of hope. The 4 writers featured in the first Let's Talk offering share a vision of theatre and writing that builds on that complexity, and it’s uplifting and compelling. Make a gift at www.newharmonyproject.org/give.
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In the 1st edition of Let's Talk, we explore political theatre with Jonathan Spector' (EUREKA DAY) and others. "Your responsibility to make what's happening on stage truthful is greater than saying the thing you want to say," Jonathan says. Read the transcript: https://ow.ly/iaBR50Xx94A
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In the 1st edition of Let's Talk, we explore political theatre with Jonathan Spector' (EUREKA DAY) and others. "Your responsibility to make what's happening on stage truthful is greater than saying the thing you want to say," Jonathan says. Read the transcript: https://ow.ly/iaBR50Xx94A
NHP is thrilled to launch Let's Talk, amplifying the voices of our alumni community. How are writers responding to the moments we find ourselves in, as a country and as a creative field? Check out the first edition at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/lets-talk-blog/politics-and-political-theatre-1
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
NHP is thrilled to launch Let's Talk, amplifying the voices of our alumni community. How are writers responding to the moments we find ourselves in, as a country and as a creative field? Check out the first edition at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/lets-talk-blog/politics-and-political-theatre-1
We want to thank our PlayFest Indy Artistic Partners - we're thrilled to be part of this vibrant Indianapolis theatre community, and we look forward to continuing to uplift writers in 2026. Big things are on the horizon - and we can do it with your support: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We want to thank our PlayFest Indy Artistic Partners - we're thrilled to be part of this vibrant Indianapolis theatre community, and we look forward to continuing to uplift writers in 2026. Big things are on the horizon - and we can do it with your support: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
NHP is committed to writers because their stories need to be told. You make that possible. Every gift keeps writers working, a story reaching the stage. Thanks to our partners at American Lives Theatre for helping us uplift Keiko Green and Omer Abbas Salem! https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
November 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
NHP is committed to writers because their stories need to be told. You make that possible. Every gift keeps writers working, a story reaching the stage. Thanks to our partners at American Lives Theatre for helping us uplift Keiko Green and Omer Abbas Salem! https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
Creation is an act of hope. These photos from the workshop of Jayne Deely's HIRAETH, OR WHEN PLUTO WAS A PLANET, in collaboration with Summit Performance Indianapolis, are an excellent example of this work. Help NHP support and uplift visionary writers at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Creation is an act of hope. These photos from the workshop of Jayne Deely's HIRAETH, OR WHEN PLUTO WAS A PLANET, in collaboration with Summit Performance Indianapolis, are an excellent example of this work. Help NHP support and uplift visionary writers at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
En Garde Arts is honoring 2011 alum Theresa Rebeck at its 2025 Annual Benefit on December 8th. A fearless storyteller and the most produced female playwright on Broadway, Theresa will be honored with En Garde Arts’ Change Maker Award. https://www.engardearts.org/decbenefit2025
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
En Garde Arts is honoring 2011 alum Theresa Rebeck at its 2025 Annual Benefit on December 8th. A fearless storyteller and the most produced female playwright on Broadway, Theresa will be honored with En Garde Arts’ Change Maker Award. https://www.engardearts.org/decbenefit2025
2024 Alum Julie Marie Myatt's play ESTHER, FROG QUEEN premieres at Lake Forest College (Chicago) playing this weekend only! A sharp comedy about choice, consent, and survival, the last two frogs on earth fight to save their species. More info here: https://bit.ly/FROGQUEEN
October 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
2024 Alum Julie Marie Myatt's play ESTHER, FROG QUEEN premieres at Lake Forest College (Chicago) playing this weekend only! A sharp comedy about choice, consent, and survival, the last two frogs on earth fight to save their species. More info here: https://bit.ly/FROGQUEEN
We're thrilled to welcome 3 new board members: Franky D. Gonzalez, Randy Reinholz, and Madeline Sayet! The NHP Board of Directors is a transformative group that cares deeply about the writers we serve - we are honored to work with them.
October 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We're thrilled to welcome 3 new board members: Franky D. Gonzalez, Randy Reinholz, and Madeline Sayet! The NHP Board of Directors is a transformative group that cares deeply about the writers we serve - we are honored to work with them.
We're so close to the PlayFest Indy reading of HIREATH, OR WHEN PLUTO WAS A PLANET by NHP alum Jayne Deely. Join NHP and Summit Performance Indianapolis on November 8 at the Phoenix! LOOK AT THIS TEAM!! Tickets are free - don't miss out on this one! Reserve your spot at www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
October 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We're so close to the PlayFest Indy reading of HIREATH, OR WHEN PLUTO WAS A PLANET by NHP alum Jayne Deely. Join NHP and Summit Performance Indianapolis on November 8 at the Phoenix! LOOK AT THIS TEAM!! Tickets are free - don't miss out on this one! Reserve your spot at www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
We had an amazing time in NYC, connecting with alums and celebrating their work! So proud of Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Jonathan Spector, Brian Quijada, and Nygel D. Robinson! Check out this remix of Wade in the Water, from Mexodus, written and performed by Brian and Nygel! https://ow.ly/XeUO50X7jkw
October 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We had an amazing time in NYC, connecting with alums and celebrating their work! So proud of Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Jonathan Spector, Brian Quijada, and Nygel D. Robinson! Check out this remix of Wade in the Water, from Mexodus, written and performed by Brian and Nygel! https://ow.ly/XeUO50X7jkw
NHP alum Jessica Huang's play MOTHER OF EXILES premieres at Berkeley Rep, beginning Nov. 14!
The play follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey — tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l
The play follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey — tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l
October 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
NHP alum Jessica Huang's play MOTHER OF EXILES premieres at Berkeley Rep, beginning Nov. 14!
The play follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey — tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l
The play follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey — tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l
Happy Opening to 2025 NHP alum Nehemiah Luckett! He's written new songs and arrangements for Yale Rep's production of Zora Neale Hurston's SPUNK - Hurston's previously un-produced adaptation of her short story by the same name. Check it out now through Oct. 25! https://yalerep.org/2025-26-season/
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy Opening to 2025 NHP alum Nehemiah Luckett! He's written new songs and arrangements for Yale Rep's production of Zora Neale Hurston's SPUNK - Hurston's previously un-produced adaptation of her short story by the same name. Check it out now through Oct. 25! https://yalerep.org/2025-26-season/
TWO NHP alums are featured in Beyond the Realm, at the Playwrights Realm in NYC. Daria Miyeko Marinelli and Malena Pennycook's work will be featured in this space for experimentation for non-traditional theatre works. Check it out at https://www.playwrightsrealm.org/beyond
October 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
TWO NHP alums are featured in Beyond the Realm, at the Playwrights Realm in NYC. Daria Miyeko Marinelli and Malena Pennycook's work will be featured in this space for experimentation for non-traditional theatre works. Check it out at https://www.playwrightsrealm.org/beyond
Congrats to NHP alum Iraisa Ann Reilly, who has just received a Roundabout Underground Residency! More at https://playbill.com/article/iraisa-ann-reilly-and-liba-vaynberg-receive-roundabout-underground-residencies
September 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Congrats to NHP alum Iraisa Ann Reilly, who has just received a Roundabout Underground Residency! More at https://playbill.com/article/iraisa-ann-reilly-and-liba-vaynberg-receive-roundabout-underground-residencies
On Sept 12, we start our season with ONE PARTY CONSENT, a riveting new play by Omer Abbas Salem. Tickets are FREE because access to in-process readings of bold new stories should never carry a price tag. Become a monthly donor and help bring new stories to life: www.newharmonyproject.org/give
August 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
On Sept 12, we start our season with ONE PARTY CONSENT, a riveting new play by Omer Abbas Salem. Tickets are FREE because access to in-process readings of bold new stories should never carry a price tag. Become a monthly donor and help bring new stories to life: www.newharmonyproject.org/give
We're just weeks away from our first reading of the season! LOOK at this team - playwright Omer Abbas Salem will read with Julie Dixon, Kelli Thomas, and Shelbi Berry Kamohara. Directed by Chris Saunders, dramaturged by Phaedra Michelle Scott. Tickets are free: www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
August 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We're just weeks away from our first reading of the season! LOOK at this team - playwright Omer Abbas Salem will read with Julie Dixon, Kelli Thomas, and Shelbi Berry Kamohara. Directed by Chris Saunders, dramaturged by Phaedra Michelle Scott. Tickets are free: www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
What?! Four NHP writers with plays in NYC at the SAME TIME? We're packing our bags. Join us to celebrate Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Jonathan Spector, Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, and see TORERA, THIS MUCH I KNOW and MEXODUS. Join us on Oct. 3 and 4: www.newharmonyproject.org/nhp-in-nyc
August 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
What?! Four NHP writers with plays in NYC at the SAME TIME? We're packing our bags. Join us to celebrate Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Jonathan Spector, Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, and see TORERA, THIS MUCH I KNOW and MEXODUS. Join us on Oct. 3 and 4: www.newharmonyproject.org/nhp-in-nyc
Yesterday was the first presentation of NHP alum's Kristiana Rae Colón's BLK EURYDICE, with music by Gladney. Thanks to our incredible partners at Court Theatre for their support of this groundbreaking adaptation of a classic story! We cannot wait for the next step in the development of this story.
August 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Yesterday was the first presentation of NHP alum's Kristiana Rae Colón's BLK EURYDICE, with music by Gladney. Thanks to our incredible partners at Court Theatre for their support of this groundbreaking adaptation of a classic story! We cannot wait for the next step in the development of this story.
NHP is proud to unveil a bold new structure for our signature new works initiative: PlayFest Indy. In 25-26, we are expanding our programming into a season of world-class new play workshops and readings. More at www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi.
July 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NHP is proud to unveil a bold new structure for our signature new works initiative: PlayFest Indy. In 25-26, we are expanding our programming into a season of world-class new play workshops and readings. More at www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi.
Huge shout out to NNPN on their announcement of the organization's National Showcase of New Plays, and ESPECIALLY to NHP's Resident Dramaturg Phaedra Michelle Scott and NHP alum India Nicole Burton on the selection of their plays to be featured! Find more at nnpn.org/showcase-2025
April 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Huge shout out to NNPN on their announcement of the organization's National Showcase of New Plays, and ESPECIALLY to NHP's Resident Dramaturg Phaedra Michelle Scott and NHP alum India Nicole Burton on the selection of their plays to be featured! Find more at nnpn.org/showcase-2025
We are thrilled to announce the writers who will join NHP for the Annual Writers' Residency in New Harmony this spring! More on the writers and the residency itself on our site - www.newharmonyproject.org/2025-residency-announcement. More information on the rest of the Residency team coming soon!!
March 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We are thrilled to announce the writers who will join NHP for the Annual Writers' Residency in New Harmony this spring! More on the writers and the residency itself on our site - www.newharmonyproject.org/2025-residency-announcement. More information on the rest of the Residency team coming soon!!
OK, help us out here - purchase one of our Artistic Freedom t-shirts at newharmonyproject.myshopify.com and help us spread the message. Take a photo wearing your new shirt, and declare your values, or read from our statement! #OurValuesNotForSale.
February 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
OK, help us out here - purchase one of our Artistic Freedom t-shirts at newharmonyproject.myshopify.com and help us spread the message. Take a photo wearing your new shirt, and declare your values, or read from our statement! #OurValuesNotForSale.
Running now through March 2 - 2021 NHP alum Keiko Green's EMPTY RIDE at The Old Globe!
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February 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Running now through March 2 - 2021 NHP alum Keiko Green's EMPTY RIDE at The Old Globe!
www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/25-seaso...
www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/25-seaso...
Grateful every day for all of the world changers, truth tellers, builders of worlds and crafters of narratives. At NHP, we're thankful to writers for giving us a glimpse of the worlds we just might be able to build. Sending love to everyone in the NHP community and beyond. #WritingChangestheWorld
November 26, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Grateful every day for all of the world changers, truth tellers, builders of worlds and crafters of narratives. At NHP, we're thankful to writers for giving us a glimpse of the worlds we just might be able to build. Sending love to everyone in the NHP community and beyond. #WritingChangestheWorld