Rapture Theatre is dedicated to elevating the quality of new works in Indianapolis. That is why we have created a program specifically designed for that purpose: The Dragon's Lair. ​The Dragon's Lair is a year-long development opportunity given to one Indiana-based playwright annually. We are looking for a new full-length play and a playwright who is eager to take their script to the next level.

The purpose of The New Harmony Project is to create, nurture and promote new works for the stage, television, and film that sensitively and truthfully explore the positive aspects of life.

The key tenant of this program is flexibility. We understand that there are unique demands on parent artists, and look forward to working with each individual and their families to craft the most meaningful and least stressful experience that we can. Parent artists face a unique set of challenges, and The New Harmony Project is proud to launch a flexible residency program, designed to address each artist's individual circumstances. Selected writers will receive: A one-week residency in historic New Harmony, Indiana; Round-trip transportation to/from New Harmony; A daily meal stipend; Private...

Mission: The purpose of The New Harmony Project is to create, nurture and promote new works for the stage, television, and film that sensitively and truthfully explore the positive aspects of life.

Mission: The purpose of The New Harmony Project is to create, nurture and promote new works for the stage, television, and film that sensitively and truthfully explore the positive aspects of life.

At the Indiana Writers Center (IWC), we believe everyone has a unique story to tell; and our goal is simple: to help you tell it. For more than 40 years we have worked to foster a vibrant writing community in Indiana, providing education and enrichment opportunities for both beginning and accomplished writers. Located in the Circle City Industrial Complex just around the corner from the shops, restaurants, and theaters on Massachusetts Ave, we offer a variety of classes and workshops led by some of Indiana’s best writers. In addition, we host literary events such as readings, open mics,...

The purpose of the Indiana Playwrights Circle (IPC) is to encourage and develop playwrights, and to promote script writing, audience development, and related arts. At the Indiana Playwrights Circle, we have four primary activities: 1. Weekly cold readings of new pages – about 20 minutes per playwright. We invite actors and do cold readings. Critique follows the read. 2. Monthly table reads of full-length works in draft form. We cast actors and try to get actors who represent the demographic (age, gender, race, etc) desired by the playwright. The actors get the script in advance; some prepare...

PlySpace is a new, immersive Artist-in-Residence program based in the Emily Kimbrough Historic District in downtown Muncie, Indiana. PlySpace provides dedicated space and time for residents to investigate and pursue their own work. Additionally, it serves as a platform for experimentation and provocation by sparking conversation and collaboration with various Muncie communities.

OUR MISSION To enrich and connect the community through diverse opera experiences.

THESPIAN PLAYWORKS nurtures original student-written plays from the page to the stage. The program staff will choose up to four plays to be developed at the International Thespian Festival, sponsored by Concord Theatricals. Professional directors and dramaturgs will help the chosen finalists workshop and present their plays with student actors. Eligibility Writers must be active members of the International Thespian Society enrolled in high school during the current school year. All finalists must be available to attend the upcoming International Thespian Festival. Finalists will be...

We are Dayton’s professional regional theatre company, exploring the human experience and promoting enlightenment, inclusion and understanding through quality entertainment. Named after The Human Race Theatre Company’s late Artistic Director, Marsha Hanna, who passed away in 2011, the New Play Workshops program provides playwrights a residency opportunity in order to further develop a new play in a workshop setting, guided by a seasoned director and supported by professional actors. The process culminates in the staged reading of the play.

We are Dayton’s professional regional theatre company, exploring the human experience and promoting enlightenment, inclusion and understanding through quality entertainment. The Human Race’s Musical Theatre Workshops program focuses on the development of original musicals, providing an avenue for that very important “second production” and to encouraging appreciation of rarely produced musicals. Through a process of residencies, workshops and staged readings, the program not only contributes to the art form, but helps build an audience for new musicals. For years, the highlight of the MTW...