by Cate Cammarata | Jun 23, 2026 | Getting Produced, New Musical Development, NPD, Theater Life
Theater is hard right now. Have you noticed? It is hard to get produced.It is hard to get attention.It is hard to build an audience.It is hard to raise money.It is hard to know which opportunity is actually worth your time and which one is just another application...
by Cate Cammarata | Jun 15, 2026 | Getting Produced, New Musical Development, NPD, Theater Life
One of the biggest mistakes I see many playwrights and musical theatre writers make is believing producers are looking for “good writing.” Of course they are. But, after years of producing, directing, dramaturging, and sitting through countless readings,...
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...