The New Harmony Project
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The New Harmony Project is a national arts organization whose mission is to nurture writers in the development of scripts and new works that interrogate the complexity of hope. We care for writers so they can change the world!
We are excited to announce our first PlayFest Indy reading of the new year! On January 9th, join us for a reading of India Burton’s SaFronia’s Daughter, a story rooted in family and long-buried truths. For more information on how to reserve tickets, click the PlayFest Indy link in our bio!
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We are excited to announce our first PlayFest Indy reading of the new year! On January 9th, join us for a reading of India Burton’s SaFronia’s Daughter, a story rooted in family and long-buried truths. For more information on how to reserve tickets, click the PlayFest Indy link in our bio!
We're happy to share the news that Lateva Woolfork has joined the NHP Board of Directors! Lateva helps mission-driven organizations and entrepreneurs elevate their visibility and impact through authentic storytelling and strategic marketing. Read more on our website! Welcome to the board, Lateva!
December 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We're happy to share the news that Lateva Woolfork has joined the NHP Board of Directors! Lateva helps mission-driven organizations and entrepreneurs elevate their visibility and impact through authentic storytelling and strategic marketing. Read more on our website! Welcome to the board, Lateva!
NHP alum and Board Member Lily Houghton's play was the inspiration for FORBIDDEN FRUITS, for which she also co-wrote the screen play. The teaser's out today and the film will be in theatres in 2026: https://www.joblo.com/forbidden-fruits-short-teaser/
December 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
NHP alum and Board Member Lily Houghton's play was the inspiration for FORBIDDEN FRUITS, for which she also co-wrote the screen play. The teaser's out today and the film will be in theatres in 2026: https://www.joblo.com/forbidden-fruits-short-teaser/
Hope is not passive. It's fierce and demands action. NHP nurtures writers who interrogate the complexity of hope. In FY25 NHP programming supported over 175 artists and held our largest and most diverse residency. Read our Impact Report at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/2425-impact-report.
December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hope is not passive. It's fierce and demands action. NHP nurtures writers who interrogate the complexity of hope. In FY25 NHP programming supported over 175 artists and held our largest and most diverse residency. Read our Impact Report at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/2425-impact-report.
Forbes lists 2025 NHP alum Alex Lin in their annual 30 Under 30 List! https://www.forbes.com/profile/alex-lin-1/?list=30under30-hollywood-entertainment/
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Alex Lin is on Forbes' 2026 30 Under 30 - Hollywood & Entertainment list. Read more about Alex Lin, their experience, their asset summary, and more here.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Forbes lists 2025 NHP alum Alex Lin in their annual 30 Under 30 List! https://www.forbes.com/profile/alex-lin-1/?list=30under30-hollywood-entertainment/
NHP is releasing our FY25 Impact Report - it was a year of extraordinary growth & profound challenge. We know that our mission is more urgently needed now than ever. We'll share excerpts over the next few days. You can read the full report here: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/2425-impact-report
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NHP is releasing our FY25 Impact Report - it was a year of extraordinary growth & profound challenge. We know that our mission is more urgently needed now than ever. We'll share excerpts over the next few days. You can read the full report here: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/2425-impact-report
We're excited to see 2025 NHP alum Abigail Onwunali in August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone starting in March on Broadway! https://www.broadway.com/buzz/206458/cast-complete-for-revival-of-joe-turners-come-and-gone-on-broadway/
December 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We're excited to see 2025 NHP alum Abigail Onwunali in August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone starting in March on Broadway! https://www.broadway.com/buzz/206458/cast-complete-for-revival-of-joe-turners-come-and-gone-on-broadway/
BREAKING NEWS! We're thrilled to share that NHP is now based at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre! We're excited to share space with so many of our artistic partners and new play friends, at 705 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Come see us!
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
BREAKING NEWS! We're thrilled to share that NHP is now based at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre! We're excited to share space with so many of our artistic partners and new play friends, at 705 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Come see us!
In Let's Talk, playwright & novelist Vichet Chum shares "We try really hard to write plays that make a difference. And sometimes, that conviction is more important than making a perfect play. There is no such thing, after all." More: https://ow.ly/yzI350Xx9Qu
December 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In Let's Talk, playwright & novelist Vichet Chum shares "We try really hard to write plays that make a difference. And sometimes, that conviction is more important than making a perfect play. There is no such thing, after all." More: https://ow.ly/yzI350Xx9Qu
In the first episode of Let's Talk, we hear from Gloria Majule about her experience in theatre. "All of these things, wherever I go, I am making an impact just by nature of me existing in that space. My stories are doing the same." More at https://ow.ly/3XHF50Xx9B6
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
In the first episode of Let's Talk, we hear from Gloria Majule about her experience in theatre. "All of these things, wherever I go, I am making an impact just by nature of me existing in that space. My stories are doing the same." More at https://ow.ly/3XHF50Xx9B6
NHP nurtures writers who interrogate the complexity of hope. The 4 writers featured in the first Let's Talk offering share a vision of theatre and writing that builds on that complexity, and it’s uplifting and compelling. Make a gift at www.newharmonyproject.org/give.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NHP nurtures writers who interrogate the complexity of hope. The 4 writers featured in the first Let's Talk offering share a vision of theatre and writing that builds on that complexity, and it’s uplifting and compelling. Make a gift at www.newharmonyproject.org/give.
https://ow.ly/I9cM50Xx9gt
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In the 1st edition of Let's Talk, we explore political theatre with Jonathan Spector' (EUREKA DAY) and others. "Your responsibility to make what's happening on stage truthful is greater than saying the thing you want to say," Jonathan says. Read the transcript: https://ow.ly/iaBR50Xx94A
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In the 1st edition of Let's Talk, we explore political theatre with Jonathan Spector' (EUREKA DAY) and others. "Your responsibility to make what's happening on stage truthful is greater than saying the thing you want to say," Jonathan says. Read the transcript: https://ow.ly/iaBR50Xx94A
NHP is thrilled to launch Let's Talk, amplifying the voices of our alumni community. How are writers responding to the moments we find ourselves in, as a country and as a creative field? Check out the first edition at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/lets-talk-blog/politics-and-political-theatre-1
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
NHP is thrilled to launch Let's Talk, amplifying the voices of our alumni community. How are writers responding to the moments we find ourselves in, as a country and as a creative field? Check out the first edition at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/lets-talk-blog/politics-and-political-theatre-1
NHP's nurtures writers developing of scripts and new works that interrogate the complexity of hope. We care for writers every day, because their stories can change hearts and minds. Hear from writers about why NHP matters to them: https://youtu.be/5kc-qT_vYDQ https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
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November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
NHP's nurtures writers developing of scripts and new works that interrogate the complexity of hope. We care for writers every day, because their stories can change hearts and minds. Hear from writers about why NHP matters to them: https://youtu.be/5kc-qT_vYDQ https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
We want to thank our PlayFest Indy Artistic Partners - we're thrilled to be part of this vibrant Indianapolis theatre community, and we look forward to continuing to uplift writers in 2026. Big things are on the horizon - and we can do it with your support: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We want to thank our PlayFest Indy Artistic Partners - we're thrilled to be part of this vibrant Indianapolis theatre community, and we look forward to continuing to uplift writers in 2026. Big things are on the horizon - and we can do it with your support: https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
Thrilled for NHP Alumni writer DeLanna Studi and NHP performer Jasmine Sharma, both of whom are finalists for this year's Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Check out the announcement by Pedro Pascal: https://playbill.com/article/pedro-pascal-reveals-2025-finalists-of-susan-smith-blackburn-prize
Pedro Pascal Reveals 2025 Finalists of Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
The honor is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ playwrights.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Thrilled for NHP Alumni writer DeLanna Studi and NHP performer Jasmine Sharma, both of whom are finalists for this year's Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Check out the announcement by Pedro Pascal: https://playbill.com/article/pedro-pascal-reveals-2025-finalists-of-susan-smith-blackburn-prize
NHP is committed to writers because their stories need to be told. You make that possible. Every gift keeps writers working, a story reaching the stage. Thanks to our partners at American Lives Theatre for helping us uplift Keiko Green and Omer Abbas Salem! https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
November 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
NHP is committed to writers because their stories need to be told. You make that possible. Every gift keeps writers working, a story reaching the stage. Thanks to our partners at American Lives Theatre for helping us uplift Keiko Green and Omer Abbas Salem! https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
Creation is an act of hope. These photos from the workshop of Jayne Deely's HIRAETH, OR WHEN PLUTO WAS A PLANET, in collaboration with Summit Performance Indianapolis, are an excellent example of this work. Help NHP support and uplift visionary writers at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Creation is an act of hope. These photos from the workshop of Jayne Deely's HIRAETH, OR WHEN PLUTO WAS A PLANET, in collaboration with Summit Performance Indianapolis, are an excellent example of this work. Help NHP support and uplift visionary writers at https://www.newharmonyproject.org/give
En Garde Arts is honoring 2011 alum Theresa Rebeck at its 2025 Annual Benefit on December 8th. A fearless storyteller and the most produced female playwright on Broadway, Theresa will be honored with En Garde Arts’ Change Maker Award. https://www.engardearts.org/decbenefit2025
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
En Garde Arts is honoring 2011 alum Theresa Rebeck at its 2025 Annual Benefit on December 8th. A fearless storyteller and the most produced female playwright on Broadway, Theresa will be honored with En Garde Arts’ Change Maker Award. https://www.engardearts.org/decbenefit2025
2024 Alum Julie Marie Myatt's play ESTHER, FROG QUEEN premieres at Lake Forest College (Chicago) playing this weekend only! A sharp comedy about choice, consent, and survival, the last two frogs on earth fight to save their species. More info here: https://bit.ly/FROGQUEEN
October 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
2024 Alum Julie Marie Myatt's play ESTHER, FROG QUEEN premieres at Lake Forest College (Chicago) playing this weekend only! A sharp comedy about choice, consent, and survival, the last two frogs on earth fight to save their species. More info here: https://bit.ly/FROGQUEEN
We're thrilled to welcome 3 new board members: Franky D. Gonzalez, Randy Reinholz, and Madeline Sayet! The NHP Board of Directors is a transformative group that cares deeply about the writers we serve - we are honored to work with them.
October 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We're thrilled to welcome 3 new board members: Franky D. Gonzalez, Randy Reinholz, and Madeline Sayet! The NHP Board of Directors is a transformative group that cares deeply about the writers we serve - we are honored to work with them.
We're so close to the PlayFest Indy reading of HIREATH, OR WHEN PLUTO WAS A PLANET by NHP alum Jayne Deely. Join NHP and Summit Performance Indianapolis on November 8 at the Phoenix! LOOK AT THIS TEAM!! Tickets are free - don't miss out on this one! Reserve your spot at www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
October 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We're so close to the PlayFest Indy reading of HIREATH, OR WHEN PLUTO WAS A PLANET by NHP alum Jayne Deely. Join NHP and Summit Performance Indianapolis on November 8 at the Phoenix! LOOK AT THIS TEAM!! Tickets are free - don't miss out on this one! Reserve your spot at www.newharmonyproject.org/pfi
We had an amazing time in NYC, connecting with alums and celebrating their work! So proud of Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Jonathan Spector, Brian Quijada, and Nygel D. Robinson! Check out this remix of Wade in the Water, from Mexodus, written and performed by Brian and Nygel! https://ow.ly/XeUO50X7jkw
October 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We had an amazing time in NYC, connecting with alums and celebrating their work! So proud of Monet Hurst-Mendoza, Jonathan Spector, Brian Quijada, and Nygel D. Robinson! Check out this remix of Wade in the Water, from Mexodus, written and performed by Brian and Nygel! https://ow.ly/XeUO50X7jkw
NHP alum Jessica Huang's play MOTHER OF EXILES premieres at Berkeley Rep, beginning Nov. 14!
The play follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey — tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l
The play follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey — tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l
October 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
NHP alum Jessica Huang's play MOTHER OF EXILES premieres at Berkeley Rep, beginning Nov. 14!
The play follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey — tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l
The play follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey — tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mother-of-exiles-sb2l
Happy Opening to 2025 NHP alum Nehemiah Luckett! He's written new songs and arrangements for Yale Rep's production of Zora Neale Hurston's SPUNK - Hurston's previously un-produced adaptation of her short story by the same name. Check it out now through Oct. 25! https://yalerep.org/2025-26-season/
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy Opening to 2025 NHP alum Nehemiah Luckett! He's written new songs and arrangements for Yale Rep's production of Zora Neale Hurston's SPUNK - Hurston's previously un-produced adaptation of her short story by the same name. Check it out now through Oct. 25! https://yalerep.org/2025-26-season/