THEATER

Kayenta New Play Lab

August 6-31, 2025

The Lorraine Boccardo Theater

“Supporting the creation and development of new work is a vital piece of our  vision at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta. Our New Play Lab aims to support artists – both locally and nationally – as they tell the stories of the past, present, and future, for the benefit of us all,  as we continue to learn and grow into the ever changing world around us.” 

Miranda Wright, Executive Director

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Kayenta New Play Lab, a unique opportunity for theater artists and audiences to converge to create and witness the development of new work. Up to six playwrights will be selected to participate by a panel of local and nationally-recognized experts. As part of a 10-day development residency, each play will be presented as a staged reading for our summer audiences, followed by engaging discussions and opportunities to meet the artists. This dynamic New Play Lab fosters creativity, connection, and an unforgettable artistic journey. Join us in celebrating new, original work, full of inspiration and camaraderie!

Applications for Playwrights and Interns are now open!

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Application for Playwrights:

This year’s Kayenta New Play Lab will run August 6-31. Selected playwrights will participate in the Lab for two consecutive weeks. Each playwright will receive:

• a preliminary read-through, followed by internal feedback from participating artists and a guest dramaturg
• a five-day uninterrupted writing residency
• 3 days of active rehearsal with professional and student actors, and a guest director
• two staged readings, in front of a public audience
• opportunities to receive feedback from audience members and fellow artists

Submission deadline: Sunday, April 6th, 11:59pm MST

Notifications will be sent on Wednesday, April 30th.