Production History
NWF 2014 - 14th Annual
- Why She Crashed His Wedding by David Francis
- Seizure Boy & the Winchester Mile by Ggreg Snyder
- Prodigal by Harry McNeill
- The Bloody Men by Josh Vostk
- Pogrom in Pelzer by Mark Charney
- The Silent Majority by Spencer Hearne
NWF 2013 - 13th Annual
- Sundays by Heather Mermelstein
- Bruno's Place by Ronald Rae
- Unveiling the Chador by Shirin Sharif
- Tiny Little Nothings by David Francis
- Wrangler by Kevin Anthony
- Rumi's American Step Child by Shirin Sharif
- A Delicate Dance by Karen Gorback
- Shakespeare in Shambles by Wade Bradford
- Special reading of Clayton Tells a Fib by Mark J. Charney
NWF 2012 - 12th Annual
- Group Therapy by Rachel Randall
- Time to Talk by Rachel Randall
- Headspace by Bonnie Sludikoff
- Zombie Romance by Sarah Oh
- Burning Love by Karen Howes
- I'm Not Sasha by David Francis
- Closet-Cold Feet by Brittany E. Williams
- The Viper by Kevin Rae
NWF 2011 - 11th Annual
- Tiny Parasols written by Colleen Niemi
- Surprise Party written by Stefanie Oberhansley
- Year of the Dog written by Ggreg Snyder
- Cheesecake & Chips written by Karen Gorback
- Taking Chances written by Tammie Decker
- Listing written by Dean Stewart
- Big Top written by Ronald Rae
- Homecoming written by Kevin Anthony
- Adenovsky's Lullaby written by Colleen Niemi
NWF 2010 - 10th Annual
- MURDER AT THE RAMSDELL Written by Mimi Oden
- THE CLIMB Written by Kevin Anthony
- FIVE MINUTES Written by Dana Silverman
- REUNION Written by Dean Stewart
- RULES Written by Colleen Niemi
- CREPE PAPER BLUES Written by Dean Stewart
- GENTLEMEN Written by Colleen Niemi
- ONE GOOD THING Written by Allston James
- SHOULDER PEOPLE Written by Spencer Hearne
- THE TROUBLE WITH MALE HANDS Written by David Francis
- FIVE MINUTES Written by Dana Silverman
NWF 2009 - 9th Annual
- Duet in Platinum by Alliston James
- Down by Jorden Samois
- Wade & Women by Kendall Sherwood
- Hermes Does Theatre by Michael Davis
- There is a Season by Karen Gorback
- Rain Check by Dean Stewart
- Incidents in the Life of a Transgendered Girl by Katrina Langford
- What We Thought Was Love by David Francis
- Dark Ladder by Colleen Niemi
- Box: A Romantic Ending by Joseph Camhi
NWF 2008 - 8th Annual
- Bookish by Dean Stewart
- Endgame by David Wisehart
- 34 Degrees and Falling by Richard McNally
- Meet Cute by Sarah Oh
- Divans by Debra Zednik
- UN by David Wisehart
- Shooting Blanks by Mark Charney
- The Pill by Renè Solivan
- Bay City Confidential by Carlos Castillo
- Roses Can Kill by Colleen Niemi
- A Dirty Joke by Joseph Camhi
Symposiums
2009 - Creation & Response: The Audience Talk-Back Guest artist, directors and playwrights discuss the value of the audience feedback in the creation of new plays.
2008 - Creation, Interpretation and Evaluation: The Cycle of Producing New Work. An examination of producing new work from three viewpoints: the playwright, the director and the critic. Guest Artists: Randy Trabitz, Mark Charney and Todd Birnbuam
Every Year we included these event as part of the Festival
Solopalooza
An evening of new & original Solo performances, developed from the work with Susan Hinshaw.
New Works Reception
The New Works Reception is a fund-raising event in support of the New Works Festival. The casual atmosphere brings together the playwrights, actors and audience for casual discussion and feedback in an inviting and festive atmosphere. Light refreshments will be served. The event is held in the Green Room of the Performing Arts Center. All donations and proceeds go in support of the New Works Festival and its ongoing activities.
To contact us:
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS-THEATRE DEPARTMENT
26455 North Rockwell Canyon Blvd
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone Kim Gurnee: 661-362-3073
E-mail: newworks@canyons.edu