There are few guarantees in life, but one of them is that time keeps moving.
It’s with a mix of shock, gratitude, love, pride and excitement that we have arrived at the start of our 20th anniversary year. So many stories have been shared. So many friends made, and so much community has been built together. Where did the time go?
This year, we plan to celebrate each day with the work that we get to create and share together with you. Yes, we’ll take time to look back at all that we have accomplished, but we will spend the lion’s share of our time and energy looking forward and making new stories with our artists and community members. And yes, we will celebrate! (We’ll be posting tiny 20th Anniversary videos from the GPTC Staff throughout the year. Click here for the first one.)
One change to start this anniversary year is that the New Play Conference, or “the conference” for those in the know, will now be known as –
The GPTC New Play Festival
Why the change from “Conference” to “Festival”? Because the week has grown over the years and become an event and a place that welcomes more people each year from the local and national communities that we serve.
With performances, readings, workshops, panels, parties, talent shows, music, dancing and so many amazing meals, we feel that “Festival” describes the week far more accurately.
Speaking of which, the window to send us your play for the New Play Festival has begun and will close on October 15th, so sit down with your coffee and finish that script! We would love, and be honored, to read your new work. More information about the submission process can be found at our website.
Click here for more information about submitting your play to the New Play Festival.
