Playwrights for Change

Two years. One original play. Countless voices amplified.

Playwrights for Change is our two-year residency for emerging playwrights ready to turn bold ideas into fully realized productions.

We pair artists with the time, mentorship, and resources to develop their work from first draft to opening night—bringing the community along for the journey through public readings, talkbacks, and collaborative workshops.

What the Program Looks Like

  • Two-year residency: Playwrights collaborate with ALT artists to develop original works.

  • Community engagement: Audiences get a front-row seat to the process through staged readings, workshops, and discussions.

  • World premieres: Each residency culminates in a full production that reflects the voices and experiences of our community.

Featured Works:

Current Playwrights in Residence

  • Megan Bennett

    FOUNDER

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  • Kennan Butler

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.