New Play Development
We donāt like to brag... but since 2006 weāve developed over 100 new Canadian works. So a little bragging is allowed, right?
In all seriousness, a core tenet of our mission is to showcase the development of new Canadian works. To do this, we created the New Play Development Fund.
plays &Ā musicals developed
About the Fund
Established in 2006, the New Play Development Fund supports the creation of new plays and musicals.
The Fund covers the extensive costs associated with creation of new works. Including:
Commissioning
We commission new works from phenomenal Canadian playwrights.
Development
We provide dramaturgical support, ācause writing can be a challenging, lonely process. Not with us. š
Workshopping
We hire actors to read through and workshop all of the plays.
How is the Fund funded?
Funding is derived from the generous donations of our patrons and sponsors, as well as our reading series, Authors on Stage, created and curated by BookLore.
In Development
Hereās a sneak peek of plays that weāre currently developing. š
It's Only A Shadow
by John Daniel
Leaving Marjorie Bliss
by John Spurway
Dead Right
by Kate Barris and David Schatzky
Developed
Weād list the 100+ shows, but weāll spare you the scrolling. Hereās a snapshot with a few highlights! šø
The Rules of Playing Risk
by Kristen Da Silva
The Third Life of Eddie Mann
by John Spurway
Early Morning Rain
by Leisa Way
Off the Grid
by John Spurway
Where You Are
by Kristen Da Silva
Jonas and Barry in the Home
by Norm Foster
Norman Bray in the Performance of His Life
by Trevor Cole
Little Women
Book by Nancy Early
Music &Ā Lyrics by Jim Betts
The Last Christmas Turkey
Book by Dan Needles
Music & Lyrics by Clive Vanderburgh
Submit a script
If you have a script youād like to submit, please fill out the form below.
While we appreciate your submission, we will be unable to respond unless weāre interested in moving forward. We cannot guarantee feedback or further development.