Arlene and Robert Kogod New Play Development Program
Many prominent playwrights have premiered their work at Theater J. Hailed by The New York Times as “the premier theater for premieres,” Theater J collaborates with extraordinary artists to create exceptional new works. Our Arlene and Robert Kogod New Play Development Program supports the commissioning, development and careful nurturing of new plays through a series of monthly Tea @ 2 readings and Incubator Series workshop presentations.
Be a part of our New Play development Program! Purchase an Incubator Pass for unlimited access to the Arlene and Robert Kogod New Play Development Program, which includes all Incubator offerings, the Ethics and War series and Tea @ 2 readings this season for just $50. For more information or to purchase a pass, call (202) 777-3210.
On Friday afternoons professional actors read thebest of new work emerging from our new playdevelopment program. All readings are $5.
(Free to Incubator Pass Holders.)
September 19, 2008
The Argument by Alexandra Gersten-VassilarosDirected by Shirley SerotskyFeaturing: Michael Toleydo, Elizabeth Richards and Jeff Allin
November 21, 2008
Body Awareness by Annie Baker
Director: Shirley SerotskyFeaturing: Caren Anton, James Flanagan, Julie-Ann Elliott and Michael Tolaydo
It's "Body Awareness" week at Shirley State--a liberal arts college in Vermont--and Phyllis, the organizer, and her partner, Joyce, are hosting one of the guest artists in their home, Frank, a painter famous for his female nudes. Both his presence in the home and his chosen subject instigate tension from the start. Phyllis is furious at his depictions, while Joyce finds the portraits intriguing and beautiful. As Joyce and Phyllis bicker, Joyce's adult son Jared, who may or may not have Asperger's Syndrome, struggles to express himself with heartbreaking results. " An engaging new comedy by a young playwright with a probing, understated voice. Its quiet rewards steal up on you." -New York Times
December 19, 2008
CORDELIA: MEIN KINDT
A personal exploration of a present day Cordelia-like character inspired by Shakespeare's King Lear. Written and performed by Deborah Leiser-Moore (Melbourne based performance artist)
Directed by Meredith Rogers
December 23, 2008
PURCHASE TICKETS
Read more about Deborah Leiser-Moore on our blog here.
Script Submission Policy
Theater J is always on the lookout for new works that speak to our mission of reclaiming the distinctive urban voice and social vision that are part of the Jewish cultural legacy.
In order to have your play considered for Theater J please send a letter of interest, resume, brief synopsis, ten-page dialogue sample, and SASE. Please do not send unsolicited full length scripts. We do accepts agent submissions of full-length plays.
Send submissions to:
Shirley SerotskyLiterary Associate
Theater J
1529 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Volunteer Opportunities
Join our team of readers helping to keep Theater J what The New York Times called “The Premier Theater for Premiers.” We are looking for smart, quick and loyal readers able to analyze the merits of plays and find shows that stick with Theater J’s mission. For every five scripts read Theater J’s readers will receive two complementary tickets to our current show.
We are also on the lookout for part time interns to help with our busy literary department. Work with the Literary Associate to organize scripts and correspondence with playwrights and agents, help with the dramaturgy for Theater J’s season of plays, assist in the production of study guides, and help with the PASSPORTS educational program. Contact Shirley Serotsky.