THE APPRENTICE ACTOR PROGRAM IS BACK!

We are delighted to announce that NPTC is restarting its Apprentice Program after a (too) long hiatus. Melody Brooks is teaming with Mari Lyn Henry, noted co-author of How to Be Working Actor, and Ray Rodriguez, our Resident Fight Director, for a unique and affordable 10-month program. We are currently scheduling auditions, for a September 17th fall semester start date.

APPLY TO WOMEN'S WORK SHORT PLAY LAB

Our unique and powerful Short Play LAB is now accepting applications for 2017! Meeting monthly from February to June, six writers will create an original work from scratch, based on an assigned theme, with plays produced in an August Festival. Deadline to apply is September 30th. Read more for guidelines.

"CROSSING BOUNDARIES" IN AUGUST

NPTC is pleased to announce a new co-production with Merlina Rich and her resident company Banana Boat Productions. Once again Merlina has found two intriguing and challenging plays from the Caribbean to introduce her culture to New York audiences. Performances are August 18-27 at NPTC Studio.

JIHAD IS TRAVELING TO OFF-BROADWAY!

With a successful trip to the WOMEN ON STAGE FOR PEACE festival in Bogotá, Colombia under our belt, we have been working since our return to launch JIHAD The Play by Ann Chamberlin on the next leg of its journey. After an exciting VIP event on January 19th, we are now in the processing of developing the legal structures to make this a reality for an opening in early 2017! Find out more! Get involved!

25th SEASON & FUNDRAISING GOALS

We just finished out our 2016 Fiscal year, but because of the vagaries of incorporation documents, there is still one month left in our Season. We have reached approximatey $85,000 toward our $100,000 goal for the Season. We hope to make the additional $15,000 through our first ever online auction, and a special raffle at our 25th Birthday Party! Read on for more details!