{{Short description|Off-Broadway theater}} {{Infobox theatre group | name = New Georges | image = New_Georges_Logo.png | image_size = | caption = | artistic_director = Susan Bernfield | formed = January 1‚ 1992 | location =85 Broad St, New York, NY 10004 | disbanded = | notable = | website = [https://newgeorges.org/ newgeorges.org] | genre = Gender parity }}
'''New Georges''' is a not-for-profit Off-Broadway theater based in New York City, dedicated to developing and producing new work by women, trans, and non-binary artists. Founded in 1992, fSusan Bernfield serves as artistic director, Jaynie Saunders Tiller serves as executive director, and Deadria Harrington serves as Artistic Operations Director.<ref>New Georges. "What We Do." Last modified 2022. https://newgeorges.org/what-we-do/.</ref>
Awards and honors for New Georges, its plays and its people include The National Theatre Conference's Outstanding Theatre Award, 4 Obie Awards, The Lilly Award, the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, and the Kesselring Prize.<ref>Chloe Rabinowitz, "BB Brecht’s HOLIDAY YULETIDE SPECTACULAR to Kick Off New Georges’ 30th Anniversary Season," BroadwayWorld, November 28, 2022, https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/bb-brechts-HOLIDAY-YULETIDE-SPECTACULAR-to-Kick-Off-New-Georges-30th-Anniversary-Season-20221128.</ref>
==History== New Georges is a New York-based theater company founded in 1992 by artistic director Susan Bernfield. It is focused on supporting and producing the work of women, trans, and nonbinary playwrights. For more than three decades New Georges has been an incubator for new voices in theater, particularly those from women, LGBTQ+ playwrights, and other underrepresented communities. The company's productions are risk-taking and diversity, both in terms of genre and form. The theater also has a commitment to creating an "inclusive space for artists and audiences."<ref>Jonas, Julia May. A Woman Among Women. Directed by Sarah Hughes. Co-produced by New Georges and The Bushwick Starr. New York: New Georges, 2024. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/a-woman-among-women/.</ref>
In addition to its productions, New Georges has run a number of programs designed to support emerging artists. This includes their "New Georges Jam" (a series of events that brings together theater artists to share work in progress) and the "Audrey Residency," which provides space for playwrights and directors to develop new works.Over the years, New Georges has produced a variety of critically acclaimed works, many of which have gone on to be produced in other theaters or published.<ref>Clement, Olivia. "New Georges Is Approaching 30 Years Strong and Has a Message for the Theatre Community." Playbill, June 14, 2019. https://playbill.com/article/new-georges-is-approaching-30-years-strong-and-has-a-message-for-the-theatre-community.</ref>
==Noteworthy Productions== *''A Woman Among Women'' by Julia May Jonas (2024) *co-production w/ The Bushwick Starr<ref>Jonas, Julia May. "A Woman Among Women." New Georges. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/a-woman-among-women/.</ref> *''KARA & EMMA & BARBARA & MIRANDA'' by Ariel Stess (2024) *co-production w/ The Tank<ref>Stess, Ariel. "KARA & EMMA & BARBARA & MIRANDA." New Georges. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/kara-emma-barbara-miranda/.</ref> *''Grief Hotel'' by Liza Birkenmeier (2023, 2024) *co-production w/ Clubbed Thumb & The Public Theater *''PORTO'' by Kate Benson (2017, 2018) *co-production w/ WP Theater & The Bushwick Starr<ref>Benson, Kate. "Porto." New Georges. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/porto/.</ref><ref>Benson, Kate. “Porto.” WP Theater. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://wptheater.org/show/porto/.</ref> *''A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes'' by Kate Benson (2014, 2015) *co-production w/ WP Theater<ref>Benson, Kate. "A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of Great Lakes." New Georges. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/a-beautiful-day-in-november-on-the-banks-of-the-greatest-of-great-lakes/.</ref><ref>Benson, Kate. “A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes.” WP Theater. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://wptheater.org/show/a-beautiful-day-in-november-on-the-banks-of-the-greatest-of-the-great-lakes/.</ref> * ''Nightlands'' by Sylvan Oswald (2011)<ref>Oswald, Sylvan. "Nightlands." New Georges. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/nightlands/.</ref> *''Creature'' by Heidi Schreck (2009) *co-production w/ Page 73 Productions<ref>Schreck, Heidi. "Creature." New Georges. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/creature/.</ref> *''Angela’s Mixtape'' by Eisa Davis (2009)<ref>Davis, Eisa. "Angela’s Mixtape." New Georges. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/angelas-mixtape/.</ref> *''Hillary: A Modern Greek Tragedy with a Somewhat Happy Ending'' by Wendy Weiner (2008)<ref>Weiner, Wendy. "Hillary: A Modern Greek Tragedy with a Somewhat Happy Ending." New Georges. Accessed April 20, 2025. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/hillary-a-modern-greek-tragedy-with-a-somewhat-happy-ending/.</ref> *''Stretch'' (a fantasia) by Susan Bernfield (2008)<ref>Genzlinger, Neil. "Review: Nixon’s Secretary on Her Days of Glory and After" ''The New York Times'', May 9, 2008. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/09/theater/reviews/09stre.html.</ref> *''God's Ear'' by Jenny Schwartz (2007, 2008) *co-production w/ Vineyard Theatre<ref>Schwartz, Jenny. God’s Ear. Directed by Anne Kauffman. New York: New Georges, 2007. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/gods-ear/. Department of Drama +5 </ref><ref>Schwartz, Jenny. 2007. God’s Ear. Directed by Anne Kauffman. New York: Vineyard Theatre. https://vineyardtheatre.org/archive/gods-ear/.</ref> *''Dead City'' by Sheila Callaghan (2006)<ref>Callaghan, Sheila. Dead City. Directed by Daniella Topol. New York: New Georges, 2006. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/dead-city/. </ref> *''Three Seconds in the Key'' by Deb Margolin(2004)<ref>Jefferson, Margo. "Theater Review: Layups for Love in the Heart of an Arena." ''The New York Times'', April 20, 2004. https://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/20/theater/theater-review-layups-for-love-in-the-heart-of-an-arena.html.</ref> *''Anna Bella Eema'' by Lisa D'Amour (2003)<ref>D’Amour, Lisa. Anna Bella Eema. Directed by Katie Pearl. New York: New Georges, 2003. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/anna-bella-eema/.</ref> *''None of the Above'' by Jenny Lyn Bader (2003)<ref>Bader, Jenny Lyn. None of the Above. Directed by Julie Kramer. New York: New Georges, 2003. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/none-of-the-above/.</ref> *''Self Defense'' by Carson Kreitzer (2002)<ref>Kreitzer, Carson. Self Defense or Death of Some Salesmen. Directed by Randy White. New York: New Georges & Reverie Productions, 2002. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/self-defense-or-death-of-some-salesmen/.</ref> *''Leader of the People'' by Tracey Scott Wilson<ref>Wilson, Tracey Scott. Leader of the People. Directed by Jessica Bauman. New York: New Georges, 1999. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/leader-of-the-people/.</ref> *''Fishes'' by Diana Son (1998)<ref>Son, Diana. Fishes. Directed by Judy Minor. New York: New Georges, 1998. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/fishes/.</ref> *''Tomorrowland'' by Neena Beber(1996)<ref>Beber, Neena. Tomorrowland. Directed by Maria Mileaf. New York: New Georges, November 1996. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/tomorrowland/.</ref> *''Maiden Voyages'' by Honor Molloy (1993)<ref>Molloy, Honor, and Bronagh Murphy. Maiden Voyages. Directed by Jessica Bauman. New York: New Georges, April 1–11, 1993. https://newgeorges.org/the-record-list/maiden-voyages/.</ref>
==The Jam== The New Georges' "Jam" is a collaborative, artist-led “performance gym” designed for early- to mid-career women+ theatermakers. The Jam blends institutional support with the spirit of a creative collective. Members meet twice a month to share meals, conversations, and works-in-progress, culminating in an annual showcase called the JAMboree, where they present slices of their collaborative projects. According to New Georges, while many exciting new plays are developed through The Jam, "it's the enduring professional relationships built within the group that often have the greatest impact." A new cohort is selected every two years through an open call process.<ref>New Georges. "Artist Platform: The Jam." Last modified 2022. https://newgeorges.org/artist-platform/#thejam.</ref>
==Audrey Residency== The New Georges' Audrey Residency is a year-long, project-based play development program that immerses artists in the company's wider creative community. Residents—working solo or in collaboration—spend up to three weeks developing a new play in The Room, the company's dedicated workspace. According to New Georges, "Monthly gatherings throughout the year strengthen connections within the cohort and deepen artists' engagement with one another. Now in its eighth cycle, the program has supported 92 artists whose diverse backgrounds, experiences, and artistic approaches reflect the richness of the New Georges community."<ref>New Georges. "The Audrey Residencies." Last modified 2022. https://newgeorges.org/artist-platform/#audrey.</ref>
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