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Chicago's new home for new play development

Creating opportunities for new plays by Chicago playwrights, and building community through uplifting emerging voices.

Time is a Color and the Color is Blue

May 1 - 24, 2025.

A world premiere production by Melanie Coffey about climate change, forgiveness, and letting go.

Next Draft Series

Discover our new play development process through the Next Draft series of play workshops and performances.

Show & Tell

Join us for a monthly community-building event centered around new play readings.

Production History

Learn more about the exciting plays and projects we've helped bring to life.

The Ensemble

Meet our incredible community of theatre artists and collaborators.

See the ensemble

Support

Make a donation and help us write the next generation of classics for the stage.

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