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I posted this query in the appropriate newsgroups for writers,
playwrites, etc., and was surprised at (a) how few responses I
received, and (b) how few leads were in those responses.  Surely,
there must be theatres and theatre groups dedicated to developing new
plays -- and where better to look than LA and New York.  I'm also
posting in DC, since I live in this area.  

The short version:  I am seeking a listing of theaters that will read
and develop new plays.  Or, if you know of a specific theater, please
reply about that as well.  I know that in screenwriting, there are
competitions, and I'm looking for a similar listing for theatrical
plays -- both competitions, and specific theaters that develop new
works.  Ideal locations would be New York, and LA, for obvious
reasons, but also the Washington, DC metro area, since that is where I
live.  However, I am open to almost anyplace in the good 'ol USA.

Background:  Years ago I wrote a stage play, which received several
readings, here in the DC area, through various development programs.
I finally decided that that play needed more repair than I was willing
to make (or at least, more than I had the time to make), and turned my
attention to other matters.  Now, I've just recently completed my
second play -- hopefully having learned from the mistakes of the first
one -- a full-length, two act, six character drama, which is (intended
to be) funny along with being serious.  I'm seeking any sort of
development venue, including readings, simplified productions, and
full productions.  

(For a full production, the production requirements are not too hard,
but not quite trivial, either:  A kitchen and living room set, chairs,
tables, couches, stairs leading to a second floor landing, a few
working doors, a fair number of fairly conventional props, etc.  So,
no, it's not Miss Saigon, with the helicopter landing, or Cats, with
the kitty ascending to heaven;  but a full production will require at
least some set work.)

Of course there are tons and tons of theaters, but I know that
typically only a relative handful will look at new works.  

Between the time I did the last play, and this new one, the Internet
has mushroomed, so I imagine there is probably some kind of online
listing.  The downside to the growth of the Internet is that a Google
search returned thousands of listings, mostly for specific theaters,
rather than a general list of relevent theaters.  So, it would really
help if someone could steer me to those sites -- I'm assuming they are
out there -- which list development venues for new dramatic works.

Thanks for all leads regarding theaters that might work with me to get
my play out into the world.

Regards,
Steve Oppenheimer


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