http://pressroom.prlog.org/Playwrights_Theatre/About Playwrights Theatre - Playwrights Theatre is a non-profit, professional theatre comprised of playwrights, theatre artists, and arts educators. We provide opportunities for writers to develop their works in a nurturing environment and connect with new audiences. http://www.prlog.org/12135359-playwrights-theatre-announces-the-winners-of-the-30th-annual-new-jersey-young-playwrights-contest.htmlFrom the 328 plays submitted by young writers throughout the state, a panel of theatre professionals has selected four High School plays, three Junior High School plays and three Elementary Schools plays.Fri, 10 May 2013 18:27:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12125196-playwrights-theatres-creative-arts-academy-offers-summer-classes-for-kids-teens-and-adults.htmlPlaywrights Theatre’s Creative Arts Academy summer camp for kids and theatre program for teens will begin on July 8, 2013, and run through August 30, 2013, in two-week sessions. For more information, visit www.ptnj.org or call 973-514-1787 X21Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:36:34 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12099100-playwrights-theatre-dreamcatcher-will-co-produce-shakespeare-in-vegas-by-suzanne-bradbeer.html(Madison, NJ) - Playwrights Theatre in Madison and Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, are co-producing the premiere production of Suzanne Bradbeer’s Shakespeare in Vegas.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:42:50 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12092733-forum-playwrights-theatre-presents-the-final-three-readings-in-rountable-series-soundings.htmlFORUM brings playwrights, actors and audience members together to enjoy the creative process of bringing a play to life. All readings include a post-show discussion with the author and director, as well as Artistic Director John Pietrowski.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:20:55 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12088782-playwrights-theatre-to-begin-working-with-second-round-of-new-jersey-emerging-womens-playwrights.htmlThis year’s participating playwrights include EM Lewis, Ellen Claire Porter and Yasmine Beverly Rana. Like the first round writers, each will have three private readings of their plays, and a final reading during the Forum Series in December 2013.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:55:05 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12079529-playwrights-theatre-receives-grants-for-the-2012-2013-season.htmlPlaywrights Theatre was the recipient of several grants that will aid in the development of new plays as well as support the educational programs located at the theatre in the Creative Arts Academy and throughout New Jersey.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:10:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12079487-playwrights-theatre-newark-writing-program-performances-to-be-featured-in-njta-stages-festival.htmlPlaywrights Theatre will be conducting writing residencies in Newark with their NJ Writer’s Project, a co-sponsored program with the NJ State Council on the Arts. Some works will be performed by professional actors at the Stages Festival at NJPAC.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:19:43 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12074148-award-winning-writers-showcase-their-work.htmlWinners of the 2009 New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ Literary Artist Fellowship Program will present their work in Madison, Hoboken, Long Beach Island and Somerville over the next few months.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:05:47 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12037238-bickford-theatre-and-playwrights-theatre-present-tuna-christmas.htmlThe co-production (appropriate for all ages), will preview on December 13 and run through December 30, 2012 (Press Opening: Saturday, December 15 at 8:00pm, no performances on Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 29).Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:26:58 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12021395-forum-playwrights-theatre-presents-free-reading-roundtable-series-soundings-16-new-plays.htmlFORUM brings playwrights, actors & audience members together to enjoy the creative process of bringing a play to life. Staged readings of 16 new plays by some of the country’s best writers with discussions between author & audience following.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:09:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11979067-playwrights-theatre-accepting-submissions-to-the-30th-annual-nj-young-playwrights-contest.htmlPlays are accepted in the following divisions: Elementary (grades 4-6), Junior High (grades 7-9) and High School (grades 10-12). Interested young playwrights must submit their plays online at www.njypf.org.Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11953960-playwrights-theatres-creative-arts-academy-fall-classes-for-kids-teens-and-adults.htmlTheatre classes for Kids, Teens and Adults in the Fall of 2012Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:11:25 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11851811-playwrights-theatre-announces-the-winners-of-the-29th-annual-new-jersey-young-playwrights-contest.htmlFrom the 261 plays submitted by young writers throughout the state, a panel of theatre professionals has selected four High School plays, three Junior High School plays and three Elementary Schools plays.Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:40:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11848947-playwrights-theatres-staff-members-to-speak-on-new-york-university-young-audience-panel.htmlPlaywrights Theatre’s Director of Education (and New York University Ph.D. candidate in Educational Theatre), Jim DeVivo, and Playwrights Theatre's Artistic Director, John Pietrowski to speak at event.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:00:27 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11822901-playwrights-theatre-to-present-two-programs-during-the-stages-festival.htmlPlaywrights Theatre will present two programs during the New Jersey Theatre Alliance Stages Festival. The Stages Festival is a month-long, state-wide celebration of theatre and the performing arts – a project of the NJTA and its membership.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:38:07 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11817389-26th-annual-madison-young-playwrights-festival-to-be-held-on-march-17-2012.htmlThe Madison Young Playwrights Festival brings to life the work of young playwrights who completed a play as part of a 10-week playwriting program conducted by Playwrights Theatre.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:18:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11788972-playwrights-theatre-artistic-director-named-2012-individual-artist-fellowship-in-playwriting.htmlPlaywrights Theatre Artistic Director John Pietrowski Honored with a New Jersey State Council on the Arts 2012 Individual Artist Fellowship in PlaywritingThu, 02 Feb 2012 22:21:49 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11762917-final-days-playwrights-theatre-is-accepting-submissions-for-nj-young-playwrights-contest.htmlInterested young playwrights must submit their plays online at www.njypf.org. Submissions must be received by January 14, 2012 for playwrights in grades 10-12; and by January 15, 2012 for playwrights in grades 4-9.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:38:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11756358-playwrights-theatres-summer-camp-for-kids-and-teens.htmlPlaywrights Theatre's Summer Theatre Camp for kids and teens begins in June. The classes are taught by trained professional theatre educators who have years of experience as working actors, writers and directors.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:02:01 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11715259-playwrights-theatre-to-be-in-residence-at-fairleigh-dickinson-university.htmlPlaywrights Theatre announced today that it has reached an agreement with Fairleigh Dickinson University to present its New Play Development programming in residence on the College at Florham in Madison, NJ.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:01:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11656596-bickford-theatre-playwrights-theatre-present-the-last-days-of-mickey-jean.htmlBickford Theatre, Playwrights Theatre and Oldcastle Theatre Company present Richard Dresser's "The Last Days of Mickey & Jean"Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:36:12 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11581362-youre-good-man-charlie-brown-comes-to-madison-nj.htmlThe Madison Recreation Department and Playwrights Theatre Presents YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Based on Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. SchulzTue, 12 Jul 2011 14:53:23 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11472892-playwrights-theatre-announces-2011-nj-young-playwrights-contest-winners.htmlThe 28th Annual New Jersey Young Playwrights Contest Festival will be held on May 23 and May 24 as part of a partnership between Playwrights Theatre and Premiere Stages at Kean University.Wed, 04 May 2011 18:10:18 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11346524-playwrights-theatre-receives-state-arts-award.htmlPlaywrights Theatre has been designated a Major Arts Organization by the New Jersey State Council on the ArtsThu, 03 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11346253-25th-annual-madison-young-playwrights-festival-on-march-26-2011.html21 plays by young playwrights will be presented with professional actors and directors in Madison, NJ on March 26, 2011.Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:09:26 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11195176-playwrights-theatre-offers-spring-classes-for-kids-teens-and-adults.htmlClasses for ages 4 through adult in acting, musical performance, playwriting and more at Playwrights Theatre in Madison, NJ.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:13:20 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11045616-strangedog-theatre-presents-well-see-tomorrow-at-playwrights-theatre.htmlFrom the suburban kitchen tables to a futurist funeral parlor, a marine science institute to a techno-dating service, the void of thought to the chaos of communication, the question is the same…is progress moving us in the right direction?Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:56:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11045544-forum-playwrights-theatre-reading-series-16-new-plays.htmlStaged readings of 16 innovative new plays by some of the country’s best writers with intimate discussions between author and audience following each performance.Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:19:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10992119-across-the-wide-and-lonesome-prairie-presented-by-playwrights-theatre-the-growing-stage.htmlMigrating with their parents on the Oregon Trail in 1847, two thirteen-year old girls become fast friends as they grow up together on their humorous and harrowing journey.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:00:38 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10935788-playwrights-theatre-presents-mom-rock-concert-musical.htmlFive soccer moms form a rock band to play at a High School benefit. Then they get really famous. Beautiful and terrible things happen to them. MoM A Rock Concert Musical chronicles their rise and rise. Winner Outstanding Musical at FringeNYC 2009.Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:15:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10927215-playwrights-theatre-offers-fall-classes-for-kids-and-adults.htmlClasses in Acting, Playmakers and Musical Performance for grades 1-6 and Adult Playwriting class will be offered this fall at Playwrights Theatre in Madison, NJMon, 13 Sep 2010 16:24:19 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10857809-playwrights-theatre-and-premiere-stages-to-present-lost-boy-found-in-whole-foods.htmlEmmy Award Winner Kim Zimmer to Star in Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods by Tammy RyanFri, 13 Aug 2010 14:30:56 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10755056-playwrights-theatre-announces-the-2010-2011-season.htmlThe 2010-2011 programming includes three mainstage productions, the popular FORUM reading series and classes for children, teens and adults at the Creative Arts Academy.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:06:35 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10652721-playwrights-theatre-announces-nj-young-playwrights-winners.htmlPlaywrights Theatre announces Elementary, Junior High School and High School winners of the 27th Annual New Jersey Young Playwrights Contest.Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:12:25 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10584581-playwrights-theatre-presents-mahidas-extra-key-to-heaven-by-russell-davis.htmlPlaywrights Theatre will present the New Jersey premiere of "Mahida's Extra Key To Heaven" by Russell Davis from April 22 - May 9, 2010.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:17:04 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10533533-24th-annual-madison-young-playwrights-festival-on-march-6-2010.htmlPlaywrights Theatre to present 16 plays of young playwrights from Madison, NJ schools.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:59:21 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10517913-playwrights-theatres-final-production-dates-have-changed.htmlPlaywrights Theatre's final show of the season "Mahida's Extra Key To Heaven" by Russell Davis will now run from April 22 - May 9, 2010Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:52:38 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10498495-playwrights-theatre-extends-two-jews-walk-into-warby-seth-rozin.htmlDue to the high ticket demand, Playwrights Theatre has added three additional performances.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:00:20 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10477452-playwrights-theatre-summer-camp-for-kids-and-teens.htmlPlaywrights Theatre Summer Camp for Kids and Summer Theatre program for Teens will begin on June 21, 2010 and run all summer long.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:11:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10460671-spring-classes-for-kids-teens-and-adults-at-playwrights-theatre.htmlPlaywrights Theatre’s classes are taught by working actors, directors & writers. The intimate class size allows individuals to explore in a safe, non-judgmental environment and insures individual attention is given to each participant.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:12:37 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10455172-playwrights-theatre-presents-two-jews-walk-into-war.htmlA surprising comedy based on actual events.Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:21:03 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10428218-celebrate-the-holidays-with-lunatic-fringe-at-playwrights-theatre.htmlNew Jersey comedy troupe, Lunatic Fringe, returns to Playwrights Theatre on December 5.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:47:19 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10392397-strangedog-theatre-presents-omnivores-at-playwrights-theatre.htmlStrangeDog Theatre, in association with Playwrights Theatre, is pleased to present the World Premiere of "Omnivores" by Ben Clawson.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:55:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10389140-forum-returns-with-14-new-plays.htmlPlaywrights Theatre Reading Roundtable Series features some of today's best new plays and playwrights.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:52:57 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10368686-playwrights-theatre-accepting-submissions-for-27th-annual-nj-young-playwrights-contest.htmlPlaywrights Theatre is accepting submissions for 27th Annual NJ Young Playwrights Contest. Plays are accepted in: Elementary (grades 4-6), Junior High (grades 7-9), High School (grades 10-12), Rewrites (grades 10-12) and Podstages (Grades 10-12).Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:19:46 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10343446-fall-classes-for-kids-teens-adults-at-playwrights-theatre.htmlPlaywrights Theatre’s fall classes for kids, teens and adults will begin in October. All classes are held at Playwrights Theatre, 33 Green Village Road, Madison, NJ. For more information and to register visit www.ptnj.org or call 973-514-1787 X21.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:52:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10337171-playwrights-theatre-presents-our-dad-is-in-atlantis.htmlPlaywrights Theatre is pleased to present the New Jersey Premiere of "Our Dad is In Atlantis" by Mexican playwright, Javier Malpica (translation by Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas) October 1-18, 2009Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:28:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10256868-playwrights-theatre-announces-the-20092010-season.htmlPlaywrights Theatre is proud to announce its 24th season. The 2009-2010 programming includes three mainstage productions, the popular FORUM reading series and classes for children, teens and adults at the Creative Arts Academy.Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:56:20 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10249900-playwrights-theatres-director-of-education-receives-governors-award.htmlJim DeVivo, Director of Education at Playwrights Theatre in Madison, NJ received the Governor's Award in Arts Education - Distinguished Service to Theatre Education, which is sponsored by the Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:33:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10231243-summer-theatre-camp-for-kids-and-teens.htmlPlaywrights Theatre’s Creative Arts Academy summer camp for kids and summer theatre program for teens will begin on June 22, 2009 and run all summer long in two-week sessions. For more information, visit www.ptnj.org or call 973-514-1787 X21.Wed, 06 May 2009 21:16:11 GMT