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Adam Playreading Series

NB  Because of the changing situation at Downstage Theatre, decisions on winners and performance dates will be a little delayed this year.  Apologies for this - we will let you know outcomes as soon as possible. 

Organised by Playmarket with the support of the Adam Foundation.

Starting in 1996, the aim of the Adam Playreading Series is to provide a bridge between new New Zealand plays and their eventual production on the Wellington stage, assisting in both their development and promotion, especially plays from outside the Wellington region.

Many scripts have been submitted and the winners (usually three or four) will be chosen by an exprienced panel. Each play is matched with professional actors and directors, who will spend two days rehearsing and presenting each reading of the play.

We gratefully acknowledge the continuing support and interest of Denis and Verna Adam through the Adam Foundation.

The Adam Playreading Series has been instrumental in the development of some of the most successful New Zealand plays. This includes Ian Cross' The God Boy and Dave Armstrong and Oscar Kightley's Niu Sila. Both went on to have successful seasons at Downstage and seasons booked around the country.

Part of Playmarket's National Script Development Programme, the Adam Playreading Series recognises the value for the playwright in seeing their script put through its paces ahead of production. This is one of many script development initiatives we work in partnership with producers and theatres to organise nationally.

For further information contact:
Jean Betts at Playmarket scripts@playmarket.org.nz or Ph. 04 382 8462.