SIX PLAYS CHOSEN FOR 6TH ANNUAL NATIONAL SHOWCASE OF NEW PLAYS

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre will host the National New Play Network's 6th Annual National Showcase of New Plays December 5 - 7, 2008. The six plays that will be featured in this year's Showcase are:

THE BRIDEGROOM OF BLOWING ROCK
By Catherine Trieschmann
Submitted by Florida Studio Theatre

THE TOYMAKER'S WAR
By Jennifer Fawcett
Submitted by Curious Theatre Company

SUNLIGHT
By Sharr White
Submitted by Marin Theatre Company

MISSING CELIA ROSE
By Ian August
Submitted by Orlando Shakespeare Theater

YANKEE TAVERN
By Steven Dietz
Submitted by Florida Stage

IT CAME FROM MARS
By Joseph Zettelmaier
Submitted by Performance Network

On the final day of the Showcase, the winner of NNPN's 2nd Annual Smith Prize will be awarded. The prize, awarded to a play that focuses on American politics, carries a $5000 cash award, which is split between the playwright and the first National New Play Network member theatre that chooses to produce the winning play.