Rob Ruggerio News Today

The global pandemic hit Hartford’s theaters hard, forcing them to close for months. They lost subscribers — the financial lifeline for many nonprofit arts institutions — and there was an overall feeling by some theater executives, particularly during the pandemic’s early days, that they might never recover. Several federal aid programs — and loyal donors — kept many theaters afloat, and now that they have reopened, patrons are slowly coming back to see live entertainment.

TheaterWorks Hartford is thrilled to present the 2022 edition of its New Work Festival. This free festival, running May 16–22, explores and celebrates new voices in American Theater. With workshops, a panel discussion, and talk-backs—both in-person and online—the New Work Festival strengthens TheaterWorks Hartford’s commitment to the development of important new plays. Participants include playwrights Brooke Berman, Melissa Crespo & Sarah Saltwick, Terry Guest, and James A...

This free festival, running May 16–22, explores and celebrates new voices in American Theater. With workshops, a panel discussion, and talk-backs—both in-person and online—the New Work Festival strengthens TheaterWorks Hartford’s commitment to the development of important new plays.