New plays, new voices. Theatre unplugged.
Our New Play Sounding Series (NPSS) has produced staged readings of more than 50 new plays since it began in 1994. Many of these plays have gone on to full productions in Salt Lake Acting Company seasons. Nearly all have been produced in other regional theatres, or published for the professional market.
Since 1998, with the help of funding by American Express, SLAC has paid a modest honorarium to actors and directors involved in the readings, ensuring professionalism in the program. Funding provided by Salt Lake County's Zoo, Arts, and Parks program allows the growing audience to attend the series at no cost.
Salt Lake Acting Company's New Play Sounding Series will continue to provide a safe environment for the research and development of new plays.
The mission of The New Play Sounding Series:
- To develop relationships with emerging and established playwrights, both locally and nationally, and to foster ongoing and mutually nourishing correspondence.
- To create a constructive, low risk arena in which to explore new creative voices and investigate works of interest in greater depth.
- To involve the audience in the process of play creation, exploration and selection.
- To provide additional working opportunities for local theatre artists.
Literary Manager David Mong heads the program. SLAC is actively pursuing new plays for future seasons.
