Following an intensive selection process with nearly 500 applications, The New Harmony Project is thrilled to welcome writers and artists back to the banks of the Wabash River for the 2024 conference. Twenty-three writers will be joined by collaborators, staff, and student interns to share meals and conversations, and receive support from The Project’s artistic team.
A Celebration of Playwrights
Join the 2024 company, board, staff, and friends of The New Harmony Project for
an exciting celebration of new plays in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana on May 31 and June 1.
Schedule of Activities (all times central daylight)
Friday, May 31
6:00 pm - Dinner with the Company
8:00 pm - Introducing the 2024 Writers
9:30 pm - Reception
Saturday, JUNE 1
7:30-9:30 am - Continental Breakfast
10:30 am - 2024 Dramaturgy Roundtable
12:00 pm - Lunch with the Company
2:00 pm - A Conversation with Kristiana Rae Colón and Psalmayene 24
5:30 pm - Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm - Dinner to Honor the 2024 Company
8:00 pm - Reading of Ado by Lavina Jadhwani, Directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh
9:30 pm - Closing Reception
The Writers
THE DRAMATURGS
PRODUCTION IN RESIDENCE
This year's Production in Residence is Lavina Jadhwani's Ado, which was commissioned by Indianapolis Shakespeare Company.
Hero is falsely accused of infidelity by her fiance, publicly shamed by her father, and left at the altar on her wedding day. And just when she thinks it can't get worse, her trusted friend Margaret reveals her own role in the events. Will Hero forgive Margaret, and can she even consider forgiving the men who wronged her? And what is this contract of marriage all about, anyway? Inspired by Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, this new comedy offers a fresh take on an old tale.
PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
A special thank you
The 2024 New Harmony Project writers were selected by a panel of paid readers, including: Ryan Adelsheim, Amanda Dawson, Gabriel Jason Dean, Blake Elliott, Ambree Feaster, Sonia Fernandez, Merit Glover, Mario Gomez, Diana Grisanti, Prince Gomolvilas, Blossom Johnson, Jihye Kim, Sloth Levine, Khalid Long, Kelly Miller, Don Nguyen, David Quang Pham, Pauli Pontrelli, Christopher Rivas, Megan Monaghan Rivas, Jenna Rodgers, Tammy Ryan, Serayah Silver, christina michelle watkins, Luke Daniel White, and Gavin Witt.