2026 New Voices, New Plays, New York
Each year, Broad Horizons invites playwrights to submit scripts for its new-plays series, called New Voices, New Plays, New York. Out of the many submissions we receive from around the world, we select those that demonstrate strong potential for engaging audiences; embody our commitment to distinctive voices, styles, and points of view; and incorporate innovative approaches in making theatre. Selected plays undergo a development process that culminates in a staged reading performed for a live audience in New York City. In this way, the company encourages and supports playwrights in developing their plays and brings professional recognition to their talent.
In 2026, the company recognized three such plays--two winning plays and one finalist.
Winners
Infidel by David Neipris
Dolores, Who Now Knows Everything by Kathleen Culebro
Finalist
Cockfight by Kelsey Austin
The company produced readings of Infidel on June 22, 2026 and Dolores, Who Now Knows Everything on June 29, 2026 at Pearl Studios in New York City.
Gathered for rehearsal of Infidel are...
...from left to right, Brianna Rafidi (Production Coordinator), Anthony Michael Martinez (Actor), JD Mollison (Actor), Dikran Tulaine (Actor), Jennifer Apple (Actor), Mark Dundas Wood (Dramaturg), David Neipris (Playwright), Jan Powell (Director), and Ray Buchanan (Stage Manager).
Gathered for rehearsal of Dolores, Who Now Knows Everything are...
...from left to right, Mark Dundas Wood (Dramaturg), Christine Carmela (Actor), Casterline Villar (Actor), Kathleen Culebro (Playwright), Evan Michael Woods (Director), Brianna Rafidi (Production Coordinator), Ray Buchanan (Stage Manager), Omar Lopez-Cepero (Actor), Dan Domingues (Actor), Liza Fernandez (Actor), and Sol Miranda (Actor).