New Light Theater Project

New Light Theater Project (NLTP) nurtures a Collective of artist-practitioners by presenting compelling stories across theatrical genres.

​NLTP believes in the strength of ensemble work and is committed to fostering our Collective, composed of writers, actors, directors, stage managers, designers, and other artist-practitioners from diverse backgrounds. At least 50% of an NLTP production engages our Collective, while the rest of the production team consists of innovative artists with whom we hope to cultivate deeper relationships.

NLTP strives to provide sustained opportunities for our Collective. What started as a weekly Sunday gathering of friends over pancakes, coffee, and plays has evolved into a community of artists who care about the work we contribute to the theatrical makeup of New York City, and ultimately, seek to ensure a work environment that embodies a brave, communal spirit.

Since 2013, NLTP has been a twice Drama Desk-nominated company that has mounted over 50 full productions which have received critical praise including numerous Critics’ Picks, Best of Theater 2019 (The Stage + Slant Magazine), Best of Theater 2014 (The L Magazine), induction into Indie Theater Now’s People of the Year/Indie Theater Hall of Fame, and received residencies from 59E59 Co Op Resident Company, Theatre Row on 42nd Street, The Flea Theater’s Anchor Program, Woodstock Byrdcliffe Residency Fellowship, Chicago Dramatists Grafting Project, IRT 3B Residency, 13th Street Rep, Access Theater Residency Program, and the New Theater at 45th Street (now Davenport).

NLTP is proud to call NYC home, but our work has also been seen in London, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., Louisville (KY), East Hampton (NY), Saranac Lake (NY), Woodstock (NY), Ridgefield (CT), Sylva (NC), and Redlands (CA).

NLTP is a 501(c)3 organization.