New Works Development
CAP21 offers a variety of developmental processes for new work (plays and musicals). The process may include meetings with artistic staff, in house readings, stage readings, and productions, and is tailored to each individual project.
THE WRITERS RESIDENCY
The Writers Residency is a two-week space residency for writers. Three times per year, 8-15 writers and/or writing teams are selected and provided with studio space and a piano to work on new material.Apply Today For The June 2013 Writers Residency
ROUNDTABLE READINGS
These are private, in-house table readings of a new musical or play. The readings are followed by a discussion of the piece with the writer(s), CAP21's artistic staff, and the actors.
MONDAY NIGHT READINGS
These stage readings of new work are an opportunity for the writer(s) to see their new musical or play in front of an audience. The readings are followed by an optional talk-back with the audience or a private meeting with CAP21's artistic staff.
PRODUCTIONS
CAP21 produces new work in its state-of-the-art black box year round. Each production enjoys a 3-4 week run.
CAP21's New Musicals Development Programing is funded in part by
The ASCAP Foundation Irving Caesar Fund.
This project is supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature
Congrats to Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham who were just awarded the Jonathan Larson Grant Award by the American Theatre Wing on March 24, 2013!
Joshua and Ryan's show Next Thing You know was produced at CAP21 in our 2011 Season.
The CAP21 production of "Next Thing You Know" played a vital role in the development of the show's orchestrations. Hearing the songs night after night performed by an outstanding team of actors and musicians was a crucial step in solidifying the musical score.
- Joshua Salzman
CAP21 was an invaluable partner in helping turn "Next Thing You Know" from a song cycle into a book musical. The chance to hear the show out loud, and to collaborate with this incredible team of artists was hugely helpful in the development of our show.
- Ryan Cunningham
Thank you for being such generous hosts over the last two weeks during the Writers Residency. It was a profoundly positive and productive time for my collaborators and me to begin our new piece- and a joy to be back at CAP21.
-Sam Pinkleton
(The Writers Residency 2011)
Kate Ferber and Louis Greenstein
"Your commitment,
your generosity, your creative eye -they've all helped make
"One Child Born…" something to be proud of- and you've given us so much to work with as we prepare for whatever comes next."
-Kate Ferber and Louis Greenstein
(Author of One Child Born)
