by Cate Cammarata | Jun 9, 2026 | Getting Produced, New Musical Development, New Musical Development, NPD, Producing, Theater Life
Readings Aren’t the Goal. Production Is. Why so many playwrights get stuck in the development loop—and how to avoid it. By Cate Cammarata If you’re writing a new play or musical, at some point you’re going to need to put it in front of an audience. There...
by Cate Cammarata | Jun 1, 2026 | Getting Produced, Producing, Theater Life
Why Most Theater Projects Stall Most theater projects do not stall because the work isn’t good. They stall because development is so difficult to sustain. A playwright begins with excitement.A composer starts hearing the score.A collaborative team...
by Cate Cammarata | May 25, 2026 | Business, Getting Produced, New Works Festival, Producing, Theater Life
If Your Play Isn’t Moving Forward, Read This There’s a moment almost every playwright hits. You’ve revised the script.You’ve gotten feedback.Maybe you’ve even done a reading. And then… Nothing. No momentum.No next step.No production.No real traction. So you start...