Martyna Majok News

Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451 has its sights set on the Broadway stage! A Broadway-bound stage adaptation  is in development with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok.

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

Theatrical producer Mandy Greenfield has launched her own independent production company, Red Yes Studio. The company aims to commission, develop, and produce bold new work for the stage and screen.

Next up at New York Theatre Workshop is We Live in Cairo, which just celebrated its opening night. Check out photos from the special event here!

Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.

Chicago’s Raven Theatre Company announced the extension of their current production, the Chicago Premiere of Martyna Majok’s IRONBOUND, directed by Georgette Verdin.

WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!

Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency announced its 2024 lineup, featuring Max Posner, Rajiv Joseph, Sarah DeLappe, Samuel D. Hunter, Billie McBride, and Jeremy Shamos in Wood River Valley this October.

Marquette Theatre has announced its 2024-25 schedule of performances, highlighted by the world premiere of “In the Cities of Refuge,” its first-ever commissioned work, and “Bright Star,” a musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

The 49th Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival by Concord Theatricals revealed six winning plays. Learn more about the winners!

Raven Theatre Company has announced the cast and production team for the Chicago premiere of IRONBOUND, running from October 2-27, 2024. Discover the talented ensemble bringing this compelling story to life.

Theatrical Rights Worldwide just announced that performance rights for the new musical comedy, THE OLYMPIANS, are now available for licensing worldwide.

Cost of Living, a deeply moving play that looks at the ways we care for one another and ourselves and winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama from playwright Martyna Majok, will begin previews at Melbourne Theatre Company’s Southbank Theatre on Saturday 14th September. 

Join Teatro Pop Up's Scenic Sounds seminar on August 8, 2024, at Abrons Arts Center in NYC.

Check out photos from opening night of Life and Trust!

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival celebrated its 22nd season with a diverse lineup of performances, including works by Savion Glover and Reg E. Gaines, and a special event for James Earl Hardy's B-Boy Blues. Learn more about the winners!

Presented by Concord Theatricals, The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival (OOB), the nation's premier short play competition, has announced that 2010 OOB winner Jen Silverman is this year's Honorary Festival Playwright.

5th Wall Theatre has unveiled their 2024/2025 season, celebrating empowering stories that inspire change.

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the 2024/25 2050 Administrative and Artistic Fellows, highlighting emerging talent in theatre administration and artistic fields. Learn more!

PCPA has announced its 61st season featuring THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE BOOK OF WILL, THE RIVER BRIDE, and more. Discover a diverse lineup of performances from classics to contemporary works.