“"[The Continued Life of New Plays Fund] secures for the playwright not simply a 'product' (the premiere) – but a process (the ongoing series of productions)... The model – giving several theatres a crack at a new work, giving a writer several chances at their revisions – is a godsend."”
Steven Dietz, Yankee Tavern

“I can't say enough about the impact the Continued Life Program had on my play. That elusive and desirable thing called 'buzz' that consecutive productions can create… very much became the case for Love Person. Three productions grew to six thanks to NNPN.”
Aditi Brennan Kapil, Love Person

“In an industry as competitive, as unstable, and as personal as theater, the acknowledgment from a national body of professional theaters that the Emerging Playwright Residency gives a young writer is invaluable.”
Jennifer Fawcett, Emerging Playwright 2009, The Toymaker's War

“NNPN really acts as a new play grapevine. Because member theaters are in regular contact, they get to know each theater's mission and tastes. That makes a recommendation from one member to another much more meaningful. And those relationships have frequently helped my work find a home. ”
Allison Moore, Hazard County

“In grad school I was writing politically, socially-derived works, not blockbusters. I saw very little future for my voice. Then NNPN invited me in... I am not only a better writer because of my association with them, but I am a better artist, and witnessing their generosity, a better person. ”
Sean Christopher Lewis, Emerging Playwright 2008, Killadelphia

“A lot of people like to complain about the state of the American theater, but NNPN is actively working to improve it, and as someone who hopes to make my life in the theater I find that very exciting. ”
Lia Romeo, Emerging Playwright 2009, Green Whales

“The Smith Prize was a great shot in the arm for me. It served as a valuable affirmation from my peers that my work is both of a high quality and exploring important issues. ”
Seth Rozin, 2007 Smith Prizewinner, Black Gold

“I was and remain deeply honored and encouraged by the Smith Prize… I love that the prize is awarded to a script and not a production… I love that NNPN is working against premiere-itis.”
Y York, 2008 Smith Prizewinner, ...And LA is Burning

“I can attest from personal experience that the National New Play Network not only lives up to its mission of championing ‘the development, production, and continued life of new plays,’ but also champions the authors of those new plays in the long journey from page to stage.”
John Biguenet, Rising Water, Shotgun

“[NNPN’s] professional network is as vital (and unique) as the artistic support -- I've not found any other group that offers both.”
Eric Coble, For Better

“The National New Play Network is so vital and necessary - one of those really bright ideas - that one wonders why it took so long for theaters to get together and create it.”
Yussef El Guindi, Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes

“The generosity and vitality of this unique and much needed organization ultimately benefits playwrights, theatres, audiences and the culture.”
David Rambo, The Ice-Breaker