As contemporary American playwrights know all too well, getting a play produced is a formidable task. Even those who manage to have their work staged often find that the production lasts not much longer than the hourslong life of a mayfly. After the “world premiere,” no other theaters want to touch what they perceive as second best.
With that in mind, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation recently awarded nearly $10 million to playwriting organizations and theaters in the hopes of getting more fresh voices before an audience. (more…)
