New Harmony Project

After a fantastic Final Weekend with readings of The Waterfall by Phanésia Pharel and For My Next Trick... by Michael Shayan, we're sad this year's Residency is coming to a close. Thank you to the amazing community of artists that made this year special.

We're thrilled to share that we are among 101 recipients who have received support from the @artscouncilindy Annual Grants Program. Grateful to @artscouncilindy for their $1.9 million investment in our vibrant arts scene! #AnnualGrantsProgram2025 #IndyArts

Thanks to NPR's Culture Desk for amplifying NHP's Open Letter!

The New Harmony Project's values are not for sale. The Trump administration wants us to abandon our values and principles and turn our backs on our diverse and inclusive community. We will not do it. Read our Open Letter about changes at the NEA here. newharmonyproject.org/news/2025/2/10…

We're thrilled to share that NHP alumni Keiko Greeen, a.k. payne, and Anna Ziegler are finalists for this year's Susan Smith Blackburn Prize! Read all about their plays and the other fantastic finalists at blackburnprize.org

Coming up Feb 1! Join NHP at IRT to celebrate new plays and this production of Rajiv Joseph's great play KING JAMES! Reservations at ow.ly/VBgb50UMUZv

NHP is honored to have been asked by the Indiana Arts Commission to host monthly gatherings of artists (any discipline) based in Southern IN. Join us for the first Exchange Lab at the New Harmony Art Gallery on January 25 - reserve your spot here.ow.ly/x2ZT50UKqnl

Join NHP for a free Plays at the Loft reading of NHP alum Iraisa Ann Reilly's play JANUARY 6: A CELEBRATION. A Bodega Princess Remembers Tradition Not Insurrection. Tribeca. January 19, 7pm. Reservations required. Make yours here ow.ly/pK6K50UEWvt

We went into December with the goal of raising $15K to support our mission: nurturing writers in the development of new stories that interrogate the complexity of hope. We're just $541 short! Can you help us reach that goal? newharmonyproject.org/give.

One last day in 2024. How will you spend it? If you haven't donated to NHP yet, help us reach our goal! newharmonyproject.org/give. Allen Sledge and Keith Wallace in Erika Dickerson-Despenza's PlayFest Indy reading of AUDUBON, directed by Malika Oyetimein. Pic by Indy Ghost Light.

The New Harmony Project offers writers (like Kristiana Rae Colón, Tara Moses and elle thoni, pictured here) the time and space to create new worlds. Help us continue to nurture writers as they create stories that interrogate the complexity of hope. newharmonyproject.org/give

All we want for Christmas...is to be in a new play audience again! The cast of Jessica Huang's THE BIRTH OF THE PILL, directed by Sandra Marquez, prepare for their PlayFest Indy reading at IRT. Support new work and help us reach our year-end goal at newharmonyproject.org/give.

At this time of year, time seems to speed up, doesn't it? We love this video by our friends at Porch Marketing so much, we're sharing it again - help us slow down time for writers as they create new worlds for us all. youtu.be/inrxY5qSnGc Join us at newharmonyproject.org/give.

Andrea San Miguel in NHP's PlayFest Indy reading of Jessica Huang's THE BIRTH OF THE PILL, directed by Sandra Marquez and presented in partnership with Indiana Repertory Theatre. Support new stories for the stage and screen at newharmonyproject.org/give

Jennean Farmer and Alicia Sims in the sold out PlayFest Indy reading of a.k. payne's THE ARK (OF CYPRESS WOOD), directed by Josiah Davis. Pic by Indy Ghost Light. New plays take time to build - help us nurture writers as they develop new stories at newharmonyproject.org/give.

The New Harmony Project prioritizes people over products. We care for writers so they can change the world. Help us continue to nurture writers like Kirya and so many more with a donation at newharmonyproject.org/give.

THIS JUST IN! An anonymous - and very generous - donor will MATCH EVERY DOLLAR donated to NHP for the next two weeks - up to FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS! Help us reach that match and support writers as they tell the stories of today and tomorrow! newharmonyproject.org/give.

Lynne Perkins, Taylor Cox, and Donavan Sailes in the PlayFest Indy reading of Lucy Thurber's PORT ISABEL, TEXAS, directed by Chris Saunders. Help NHP continue to innovate and bring new plays to life at newharmonyproject.org/give. #PlayFestIndy #NewPlays #LucyThurber #IndyTheater

This holiday season, please consider making a donation to The New Harmony Project, as we deepen our care for writers. Consider a monthly donation, and join our World Builders' Circle. It's easy at newharmonyproject.org/give!

Michael Shayan performs magic - literally - at NHP's 2024 Residency. New stories for the stage and screen feel magical too. But magic alone doesn't create a new story. Your gift to NHP today helps us nurture writers as they create new narratives. newharmonyproject.org/give.