[2] In fulfilling its mission to support the Boston theatre scene, the Lyric Stage casts and hires local playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and musicians.
An education program that provides an introduction to the jobs and potential back stage career paths in the performing arts such as lighting, sound, props, and costuming.
The festival of readings features work that reflects students’ experiences ranging from everyday activities to dreams and even outer space.
A volunteer panel of theater professionals and teachers evaluate submissions on character, dialogue, plot, content, and impact.
All playwrights receive feedback and may be included in a future reading series highlighting the talents of Boston-based students.