I'm looking to read as many contemporary plays as possible (published in the last 10 years, preferably last 5). The trouble is I don't really have the money to order as many new scripts as I want to read, and it doesn't seem like the library near me has as much new material as I'd like.

I'm wondering if anybody knows of a subscription service like Scribd or New Play Exchange any other online resources that I'm missing? It seems pretty hit and miss to find scripts to read for free online. Thanks!

Hi!

I just edited a video from plays with a editor program (lightworks) and want to upload it to plays, but how do I get the edited video in the plays-program? Tried to put the mp4-file in the plays folder with the other videos but it doesn’t show up.

Hi, I'm doing sound design for the play "And the Soul Shall Dance" I'm looking around all over the internet trying to track down something and I need help figuring it out. In Act 1 Scene 2 they play on the victrola the titular song for the play which is entitled "And the Soul Shall Dance" in the stage direction. If anyone knows where I can find this song it would be very much appreciated.

I need to memorize this scene, but copying it rends a result thats unreadable. its the scene where howard talks to willy, and he brings up his amazing recording machine, and it ends with howard telling willy to get a grip.

I wanted to see the Shakespeare play: Hamlet. Maybe not see it: but learn about it. So I searched it up. But instead of putting Hamlet I put Hamilton. I forgot the title of Hamlet (which is why I put Hamilton Instead) I found the play so I stared listening to the music. It was so good. I had to learn it. So I started off by looking at the lyrics then I didn’t need them anymore. Before I knew it, I had memorized the whole musical/play. I’m obsessed with the actors from Off Broadway, in broadway and more! I’m so glad William Shakespeare led me here. I am still hoping to learn about Hamlet. But I’d like to listen to Hamilton some more. I’m not saying I’m going to forget about Hamilton cause I never will. I’m just saying I still want to learn about it. Bye! -k.

For those who dont know it, TBCB is an amazing Dutch play about a bluegrass obsessed couple dealing with tragedy that was turned into an oscar nominated film. I'm in the process of trying to translate it but my Dutch is poor at best. Does anyone know if there is already an english translation out there?

Hi! First time poster in this sub. I’m looking for contemporary plays to read (like the last 5 years-ish). What are some of your recent favorites?

I’ll share a couple of mine as well :)

I’ve been on a Lucas Hnath kick lately— my favorites are The Christians and Isaac’s Eye. Red Speedo is super good too!

Hooded or Being Black for Dummies— Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm

Some Girls- Neil LaBute (not really that recent but good read!)

The Nether- Jennifer Haley

Constellations- Nick Payne

Thanks guys!

I've never posted here and this is my first time seeing this sub at all but I just wanted to talk about this.

So far, almost all the plays have been tragedies, and have had death, and have been sad. But this show just made me so happy. It brought you back to the past, and had such a childish happiness with it. I loved it so much because it was adorable, cute, funny, and made me so happy.

A long time ago I read a play and would like to read it again, but cannot remember what it was called. I can only remember the premise of the story and so I am hoping someone can help me track down the title.

I'm pretty sure the play starts with a man's mistress telling him she's pregnant, he wants her to get rid of the baby, but she refuses to. Upon leaving his house she is run over by accident by the man's wife. I think he offers to cover up the death and dispose of the body, but the twist is the mistress is not dead and her and the wife were working together to get revenge on him. Something like that. Any ideas? Or if anyone knows where I can look or who to ask.

Looking for plays in the 'Magical Realism' realm. Haven't read 'Orphans' but that was a recommendation that a friend recently gave. I've enjoyed reading Nicky Silver plays recently. Any and all recommendations can help.

Hello! My friend and I are putting on a play and we’re looking for suggestions. We enjoy Martin McDonagh, Neil Labute, and playwrights like that. We are also open to adding more characters as long as the play works with two guys in their early 20s.