New Work and The Clauder Competition
Portland Stage has shown a commitment to new work. Since 1990 the Little Festival of the Unexpected has performed readings of 3-5 new plays to the public every year. Plays workshopped here will sometimes be moved to Portland Stage's mainstage in coming seasons. Since 1996, in partnership with the International Writer's Program at the University of Iowa, Portland Stage has presented 'From Away' every year to showcase work of international playwrights in translation.
Additionally, Portland Stage adjudicates the Clauder Competition for New England Playwrights. The competition was started in 1981 and has been adjudicated by Portland Stage since 1999 Portland Stage has adjudicated the competition on a 3-year cycle. Past winners have been: (2000) Laura Harrington "Hallowed Ground", (2003) Quiara Alegria Hudes "Yemaya's Belly", (2006) William Donnelly "Magnetic North", and (2009) Gregory Hischak "The Center of Gravity".
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