New Play Development Initiatives
The Huntington has produced over 100 New England, American, or world premieres since its founding in 1982. Our endeavors to develop new works and plays for the American theatre have expanded considerably since 2004 with the opening of the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts. The Wimberly Theatre serves as The Huntington’s venue for new works and provides an intimate, warm environment in which to nurture them.
Play Submission Information
The Huntington will accept submissions from agencies in the United States or from anywhere else in the world for texts that can be performed in English. Agents who are contacting The Huntington for the first time are recommended to reach out in advance to see if it would make sense to schedule a meeting prior to a submission. Lawyers and managers are not considered representation for this purpose, although exceptions are sometimes made.
Scripts may be submitted to submissions@huntingtontheatre.org.
The Huntington has made a strong commitment to fostering the work of local writers‚ and encourages Boston-area playwrights to apply to the Huntington Playwriting Fellows program to develop a long-term relationship with the theatre.
Please see information about The Huntington Playwriting Fellows.
Huntington Playwrighting Fellows
Through The Huntington Playwriting Fellows program, The Huntington fosters ongoing, artistic relationships with local playwrights at all stages of their careers, from emerging talents to established experts.
Breaking Ground Festival of New Work
Breaking Ground is The Huntington’s festival of new work, a vital part of our new play development program. The festival highlights the work of local playwrights and presents national writers in partnership with the Huntington.
Summer Workshop
The HPF Summer Workshop began in 2012 and is an extension of the Huntington’s Playwriting Fellows program and Breaking Ground Reading Series. Huntington Director of New Work Charles Haugland supports the writers during the intensive, artist-driven development process.
New Works Commissions
Plays commissioned under the auspices of the Calderwood Fund receive developmental support from The Huntington’s artistic staff. Many of these plays have gone on to be produced on other stages across the country.