Video of 10th Annual New Works Festival

The Firehouse Center for the Arts New Works Festival showcases works submitted by playwrights from all over the New England area which are selected by a panel of five judges, all well-known theater professionals, who participate in a blind judging-process.  In 2012 the festival celebrated its 10th anniversary thanks to the gifted playwrights, directors, and actors from the New England area who have contributed their talents each and every year. It is because of the dedication and accomplishments of the New England theatrical community that the Firehouse is able to celebrate such a notable mark in the Festival’s history  — it is not without hard work, creative participants and a Committee who continually has strived year after year to present an event that is fair and maintains high standards. Year after year the Festival continues to grow and has now become a respected venue for the nurturing of new theatrical works. 

Thanks to the Institution for Savings and Newburyport Today we are able to share with all of you this video made by Neal Ernstrom.  Since 2002 The Firehouse Center for the Arts and the New Works Festival have fostered the development of New England writers, directors, and actors. Providing insight on the play-writing process from conception to presentation, this festival allows us to share with the community a rare and special look at the abundant talent that surrounds us. Submitted plays are judged by an independent panel of theater professionals in blind readings. This year's panel consisted of five members of the theatrical community.