The Garden State New Play Festival at Jersey City Theater Center

The Garden State New Play Festival, hosted by the Jersey City Theater Center, will debut its inaugural year with a focus on community engagement and social justice themes. Featuring a diverse collective of emerging and established playwrights, the festival aims to blend artistic expression with advocacy. Throughout its development track, each writer will collaborate with local community groups, culminating in a series of performances from May 1 to May 11, 2025. This initiative emphasizes the importance of playmaking as a tool for understanding and fostering community growth.