Premiering new works has been a core component of Manhattan Theatre Club’s mission since its founding. Our Artistic Development staff oversees the development of new works for the stage, nurturing plays and musicals that later go on to production at MTC and around the country through a robust array of commissioning programs, developmental workshops, artistic initiatives, and more. Dedicated to fostering ongoing, supportive, and meaningful relationships with playwrights and other artists throughout their careers, these initiatives offer theatermakers the time, space, and resources they need to create thrilling new works for the stage. Read more about our initiatives to support these artists and their work below.
SCRIPT SUBMISSION AND INVITATION POLICY
The Literary Department at Manhattan Theatre Club engages with hundreds of plays each year in consideration for further development or full production. Due to the size of our team and the volume of submissions we receive, we are not in a position to accept unsolicited submissions of work, but we do engage with as much work through readings and performances as we can.
If you have any further questions or would like to invite us to see your show, or a reading of your work, please email us at lit@mtc-nyc.org to send us the details.
Your invitation will be read and discussed by the Manhattan Theatre Club team, but we will only be in touch if we are able to attend.
Additional Support
Additional major support for Artistic Development is provided by The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Richenthal Foundation, and The Elroy and Terry Krumholz Foundation.