2025 MODERN WORKS FESTIVAL
September 10-25, 2024
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Back for the sixth year and taking place at Urbanite Theatre, the 2025 Modern Works Festival is a five-day playwriting and reading festival and a celebration of women in theatre.
Right now, a panel of play readers is reviewing submissions to select three playwrights to present staged readings of their works at the Festival. These full-length plays will feature quality, well-represented roles for women, and our three finalists will have the opportunity to refine their scripts and see how audiences respond.
The Modern Works Festival is an exciting step for many women on their journey of developing a play. We're proud that plays from past Festivals have gone on to receive their world premieres, including recent works WESTMINSTER by Brenda Withers and THE APIARY by Kate Douglas.
The Festival will culminate in an audience roundtable discussion, and Festival Passholders will have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite of the three works. We can't wait to share the lineup with you for this year's festival!
PASSHOLDER BENEFITS
Guarantee your spot at the most popular events, including all three play readings, panel discussions, exclusive access to the opening and closing celebrations, and more!
Get Tickets to All 3 Playreadings
Passholders will have guaranteed seats to all three playreadings and can choose between three convenient performance times for each.
Attend Exclusive Events
Passholders are invited to attend the festival's opening and closing celebrations, as well as other bonus events.
Learn from Panel Discussions
Meet with and learn from inspiring women in theatre in an intimate setting.
Share Your Voice*
Cast your vote for your favorite play among the finalists and take part in an audience roundtable discussion!
*Festivalgoers must see all 3 staged readings to vote.
Experience Keynote Speaker Event(s)
Hear from a (surprise) thought leader in theatre as they share illuminating insights and perspectives about the industry.
