Next NCPLab is April 30, 2024 at Prison Pals!

PROMPT: Write a short play about anything OR submit 10 pages of a longer play you are working on. 10 page max.

Whether you are attending as a playwright, actor, or spectator please register using the form below.

The Process

  1. Whether you are a playwright, actor, or spectator please use the button below to register for upcoming labs.

  2. If you would like to submit a play for lab please register below and then email your play to community@newcityplayers.org and include the following on the front page: character breakdown/descriptions and any content warnings. Submission deadline: Thursday, April 25, 11:59pm.

  3. Playwrights whose plays are selected are encouraged to bring questions for the spectators and participants in order to garner feedback. This is not required, but we encourage writers to take advantage of the gathered artists reactions to their work. Example questions could be:

    1. What stood out to you in the play?

    2. How would you describe this play to a friend?

    3. What was very clear in the story? Was anything confusing about the story?

What is NCPLab? An open gathering for theatre artists and community members looking to create and connect.

Anyone is welcome to spectate or participate! We will be writing and discussing new plays and connecting with artists from all over.

Never written anything before and want to try? Please submit something!

Been writing your whole life? Please submit something!

This gathering is for theatre artists to practice their craft, try new things, stretch themselves artistically, and connect as people.

The lab is totally free to participants and spectators, but of course donations of any size are much appreciated. You can Venmo @newcityplayers or head over to our Donation Page. For more information contact NCPLab Manager, Krystal Valdes at community@newcityplayers.org .