Spotlight New Works Fest - NYC

06/04/2026

Every great story deserves its moment in the spotlight. 🌟

In three weeks, JOIN US in celebrating 13 powerful new works developed for educational and community theatre.

📅 June 29 – July 5, 2026
📍 The Factory Series at The Chain Theatre, New York City

👉 www.SpotlightNewWorksFest.com

Presented by CPA Theatricals, Inc. and Gitelman & Good Publishers

04/16/2026

Out of 232 submissions, 13 plays and musicals were selected for the inaugural Spotlight New Works Fest—now featured on BroadwayWorld!

Proud of this group of writers and the work they’re bringing forward. Looking forward to sharing these pieces in NYC this summer.

Read the full feature:

Spotlight New Works Fest has announced 13 selected plays and musicals for its inaugural festival in New York City. The event will feature staged readings for educational and community theatre audiences. The festival will take place at The Chain Theatre.

03/27/2026

🚨 The Spotlight New Works Fest is LIVE!

Join us for a week of bold, original plays and musicals—developed specifically for educational and community stages.

These are works in progress, presented as staged readings—giving you a rare chance to be part of the creative process. Your reactions, insights, and presence in the room will help shape what these pieces become next.

✨ Free performances
✨ One week only
✨ New work you won’t see anywhere else

Spots are limited, and seating is by reservation.

👉 Explore the full schedule + reserve your seats:
https://www.spotlightnewworksfest.com/calendar

This is where the next generation of theatre begins.

03/11/2026

We received hundreds of submissions from playwrights across the country and beyond.

Now, we’re thrilled to begin announcing the official selections for the 2026 Spotlight New Works Fest in the coming days...

Join us as we spotlight exceptional new plays and musicals written for educational and community stages!

More soon. 🎭

01/24/2026

Time to submit your show... https://www.spotlightnewworksfest.com

01/14/2026

Don't forget to submit....

SPOTLIGHT NEW WORKS FEST is inviting submissions for new plays and musicals, offering a platform for emerging and established playwrights to showcase their work.

01/10/2026

Only a few more weeks to submit to the festival!!!