Boston Playwrights' Theatre

Our Mission

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre is a home for new works for the stage. We believe the successful development, production, and promotion of new plays is key to continuing theatrical achievement in Boston and New England, and we measure our success first by a generous dedication to our playwrights’ visions.

Springing forward into our 2023-24 season

What will you see on our stages next season?

MFA in Playwriting

Our nationally recognized MFA program offers a three-year MFA in Playwriting—an exciting collaboration with Boston University’s award-winning College of Fine Arts School of Theatre.

Signs of spring

This morning BPT got a visit from our friends...

Support Us

We love new plays and we know you do, too. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Boston Playwrights’ Theatre to support new voices,…

Longtime Collaborators Raising the Curtain on a New Era for Playwriting at BU

As Megan Sandberg-Zakian tells it, her collaboration with Nathan Alan Davis began over ice cream...

Commitment to Antiracism

We believe in diverse representation of people and ideas in all facets of the work we do on-stage, off-stage, and in the classroom.

COVID-19 Safety

To ensure the safest possible experience for everyone, we are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend our performances.

Community

We are a small theatre company, and there are many ways you can get involved in our theatrical productions and in our various community…

News from our blog, Playwrights' Perspective

Voices of BTM XXV: Kate Snodgrass

May 5, 2023

Voices of BTM XXV: L.W. Lucas Hasten

May 3, 2023

Voices of BTM XXV: Jamie Lin

May 2, 2023

KCACTF recognizes BU playwrights for outstanding work

April 20, 2023

Neill’s ‘I Love You Elizabeth Warren’ named Clauder winner for MA

April 18, 2023

Plays and theatre companies of BTM XXV

March 2, 2023

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A Home for New Works