the 10th annual

New Works Festival 2012

Fri-Sat, Jan 20-21 and 27-28

Audiences get a special look at original works created by talented New England playwrights.

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Blown Away

Fri-Sun, February 10-12

Charles Schulz's iconic characters come to life on the stage in fast-paced vignettes.

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Firehouse Theater Program

Feb 20-24

A week-long program of theater, performance and play writing. Grades 6-10.

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Proof by David Auburn

March 8-11 and 15-18

Fathers and daughters. Madness and genius. A study of relationships and legacies.

The New Works Festival 2012

Fri-Sat, January 20-21 at 8:00pm
Fri-Sat, January 27-28 at 8:00pm

Since 2002 The Firehouse Center for the Arts and the New Works Festival have fostered the development of New England writers, directors, and actors.

Providing insight on the play-writing process from conception to presentation, this festival allows us to share with the community a rare and special look at the abundant talent that surrounds us.

Submitted plays are judged by an independent panel of theater professionals in blind readings. This year's panel consisted of five members of the theatrical community.

The 2012 New Works Festival will be showcasing full-length plays as staged readings, and memorized ten-minute and one-act plays. Click here to see the list of final selections!

CONGRATULATIONS! The Firehouse is very happy to announce the winners of the three New Works Festival categories. They are Joshua Faigen of Newburyport who took first place for his full-length play, A Book of Snow, Jay MacNamee of Rye, NH who took top honors in the ten-minute play category for Estrangers in the Night, and Leslie Pasternack of Durham, NH who won the one-act category for Surface. Congratulations to all the finalists. Break a leg!

The New Works Festival Committee wishes to thank all the playwrights who submitted plays this year. And of course, a special thanks to the judges who spent countless summer hours reading plays! Without each and every one of you there would be no New Works Festival.

This event is produced by the Firehouse.

All Seats: $13
4-Day Festival Pass: $38 (This represents a savings of $14) There is limited availability so plan early! Passes may not be shared.

Read Katie Lovett's Daily News article here!