BRING YOUR BEST PLAY TO LIFE IN NYC IN A PROFESSIONAL READING!

Every playwright dreams of that moment, when the words on the page lift into air, when characters breathe, when their story lives in real time.

At Manhattan Repertory Theatre, we make that dream come true.

This is not a cold read.

This is not a table reading over Zoom.

This is a live professional rehearsal process, culminating in a powerful reading presentation of your play before an audience right in the heart of New York City.

YOUR READING WILL BE HELMED BY A PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR.

Every reading is guided by an experienced New York theatre director who helps shape the performance, clarify the story, and escalate the dramatic action of your play. The director guides the actors toward authentic, dynamic performances that reveal the deeper layers of your script.

YOU WILL HEAR AND EXPERIENCE YOUR PLAY IN A NEW WAY!

Hearing your words performed allows you to identify what works and what needs rethinking, accelerating your script to the next level. Manhattan Rep specializes in developmental work rooted in real emotional experience, so your dialogue, brought to life by experienced actors, will reveal the truth, rhythm, and power of your play in ways the page alone can’t.

YOU’LL EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF AUDIENCE FEEDBACK.

A live audience is the best way to understand how your play truly works when brought to life. The audience reactions will help you understand your play in new ways and give you the insight you need to make smart revisions and strengthen your play even more for future productions.

YOU’LL BUILD CAREER MOMENTUM.

A professional reading in New York City adds weight to your resume and gets your work performed in the theatre capital of the world. It’s becomes a calling card that opens doors to future opportunities, productions, and creative partnerships.

What We Provide:

  • Professional Director

  • Experienced New York Actors

  • Rehearsal and Performance Space in Manhattan

  • Rehearsal Time and Guidance

  • A Fully Directed Professional Reading

  • Audience and Artistic Feedback

THE MANHATTAN REP DIFFERENCE

For over two decades, Manhattan Repertory Theatre has supported playwrights at every stage of their creative journey from script consultations and playwriting coaching to readings, workshops and full productions.

We passionately believe in the power and fun of the live emotional experience called a play!

STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT!

Take the leap, see your script brought to life, and transform your playwriting career. This professional reading is not just an event, it’s a springboard toward fully realized productions, industry connections, and super-fun artistic growth.

A professional reading in New York City, created by Manhattan Rep, runs between $900.00 and $1600.00 depending upon your cast size, and length of your play.

6 hours of actor rehearsal.

1 Reading of your play with a live audience in NYC, with a talkback after.

Ready to experience your Play Live in a Reading in New York City?

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