SheNYC is the City’s premier festival showcasing new, original works by women, trans, & non-binary writers & composers.

SheNYC is the City’s premier festival showcasing new, original works by women, trans, & non-binary writers & composers.

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CLASSIC STAGE COMPANY | JULY 15-27, 2025

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Photo: Fort Huachuca by Ailema Sousa. Photo credit: Danielle DeMatteo.

Photo: 0874: A Filipino-American Love Story by Alex Palting, SheNYC 2023.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

SheNYC Festival Schedule

DIGITAL TICKETS

View the performances online from July 29-August 5

Can’t make it to the in-person performances? Don’t worry! Select performances will have Digital Tickets available.

Select the show you want to see, and then choose “7/29” as the performance date. The video will be viewable online from Tuesday Ju;y 29 13 through Tuesday August 5th at midnight. The video will be emailed to you on July 29, and you can watch any time within that window at your convenience.

MEET THE SHOWS

Lots of shows look amazing?? Get a Festival Pass and save! The Two-Show Pass gets you a seat to two different shows in the Festival for $15 off, and the Three-Show Pass gets you a seat to three shows for $25 off. 

A light blue graphic with a pear tree and a truss bridge in the background reads, "The Garden Bridge, a New Musical."

the garden bridge

A New Musical

Book and Lyrics by Jill Ohayon
Music by Andy Li

The Steinburgs, a Jewish family from Vienna, arrive in Japanese-occupied Shanghai in World War II — one of the only places that would accept Jewish refugees without visas. Forced into the city’s poorest neighborhood, they find themselves living next door to the Yes, a Chinese family which has suffered its own share of loss. Despite language barriers, scarcity of resources, and the constant threat of violence, the two families fight to survive and develop relationships with one another in ways that will change them all forever. Against all odds, they’re able to form a new community against the backdrop of of a barbaric war. 

Wednesday, July 23 @ 7:30pm

Saturday, July 26th @ 8:30pm (Almost sold out!)

*There will be no digital performance available of this show.

A teal graphic with shadows of pine trees reads "GOATMAN".

goatman

By Jen Jarnagin

Nothing kills a romantic getaway like a dead parent. When Steph’s estranged mother dies unexpectedly, her brother, Dan, crashes her couples trip with her partner, Rosie, to scatter their mom’s ashes in the Appalachian mountains. There, they are presented with an unusual method for coping with their grief: They can leave all of their problems and sorrow behind for an idyllic life in the mountains. All they have to do is turn into goats.  

Wednesday, July 16th @ 7:30pm

Thursday, July 17th @ 7:30pm

Digital Performance available! Select 7/29 as the performance date.

Two hands hole each other under a heart monitor line, with the title "The Last Piece, a new musical".

the last piece

A new musical by Shreya Jha (Book, Music, and Lyrics)

When Andrew suddenly reappears in his ex-wife Amara’s life after a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, they begin to re-hash the memories of their 20-year marriage to reconnect to their past and stall Andrew’s decline. They find themselves growing closer again – until Andrew begins to forget her. Amara is left to reckon with her unresolved feelings surrounding their split and make an incredibly difficult decision. The Last Piece highlights the withstanding bond of love and how much of ourselves are made up of the fragile memories we hold.

Saturday, July 19th @ 4:00pm

Sunday, July 20th @ 7:30pm

Digital Performance available! Select 7/29 as the performance date.

A black silhouette of a girl stands in front of black and white roses with the title "MOMMY".

mommy

By Molly Kate Babos 

Struggling actress Amy loves her daughter Tatum. She just wishes Tatum wouldn’t act like she wanted Amy dead. When Tatum’s new best friend Briar starts to see Amy as a surrogate mother figure, a twisted, jealousy-driven competition drives them all to the brink.
 

Friday, July 18th @ 8:30pm 

Saturday, July 19 @ 1:00pm

Digital Performance available! Select 7/29 as the performance date.

A blue dinner table set for passover seder under the title "Next Year in Connecticut!".

next year in connecticut!

A New Musical

Book and Lyrics by Sarah Rossman
Music by Sequoia Sellinger

Welcome to seder with the Stablemans, featuring forbidden romance, Brisketgate, a dog shiva, an Exodus tap dance number, and hey, this might be the year that Elijah (the prophet) shows up! A musical love letter to dysfunctional families, Next Year in Connecticut! explores how mental illness hijacks family systems, transforming relationships and redefining normalcy. With the Stablemans, boundaries are negligible, and laughter and disaster go hand in hand.

Sunday, July 20th @ 4:00pm (Almost sold out!)

Monday, July 21 @ 7:30pm (Almost sold out!)

*There will be no digital performance available of this show.

A black silhouette of a girl stands in front of black and white roses with the title "MOMMY".

mommy

By Molly Kate Babos

Struggling actress Amy loves her daughter Tatum. She just wishes Tatum wouldn’t act like she wanted Amy dead. When Tatum’s new best friend Briar starts to see Amy as a surrogate mother figure, a twisted, jealousy-driven competition drives them all to the brink.
 

Friday, July 18th @ 8:30pm 

Saturday, July 19 @ 1:00pm

Digital Performance available! Select 7/29 as the performance date.

A blue dinner table set for passover seder under the title "Next Year in Connecticut!".

next year in connecticut!

A New Musical

Book and Lyrics by Sarah Rossman
Music by Sequoia Sellinger

Welcome to seder with the Stablemans, featuring forbidden romance, Brisketgate, a dog shiva, an Exodus tap dance number, and hey, this might be the year that Elijah (the prophet) shows up! A musical love letter to dysfunctional families, Next Year in Connecticut! explores how mental illness hijacks family systems, transforming relationships and redefining normalcy. With the Stablemans, boundaries are negligible, and laughter and disaster go hand in hand.

Sunday, July 20th @ 4:00pm (Almost sold out!)

Monday, July 21 @ 7:30pm (Almost sold out!)

*There will be no digital performance available of this show.

A graphic of a woman dancing in front of a cathedral window reads "Pas de Trois, or The Dancing Witch Play".

pas de trois, or the dancing witch play

By Aaliyah Warrington

It’s Summer. 1518. And the people of Strasbourg are…comfortable in their sanctimonious society. But newcomers Theodore Troffea and his wife, Manon, challenge their social rules, especially after one hot July day when Manon begins manically dancing in the streets with no indication that she will stop.

When others follow suit and bodies begin to fall, Manon’s new neighbors become her witch hunters overnight. As her humanity is brought into question, Manon is forced to reckon with the reason she began dancing in the first place.

Friday, July 25th @ 8:30pm 

Saturday, July 26 @ 6:00pm

*There will be no digital performance available of this show.

A yellow graphic reads "Wilderness! A New Musical" over an image of a postcard with trees, mountains, and a camping tent.

wilderness!

A New Musical

Book & Lyrics by Rona Moriah
Music & Additional Lyrics by Olivia Berkson

Mari, Beth, Cass, Julia, and Nadia would never be friends in most circumstances. But when they find themselves stuck with each other in a failing wilderness therapy program for teens, they must navigate the ups and downs of their internal struggles and interpersonal relationships, all while learning how to make fires and properly poop in the woods.

Thursday, July 24th @ 7:30pm 

Saturday, July 26 @ 2:00pm

Digital Performance available! Select 7/29 as the performance date.

A gold graphic has newspaper clippings on it with the title "The Word of the Day" in collaged letters.

the word of the day

By Cori Diaz

Twenty-five-year-old Nicolet Diana is known for winning the International Linguistica, a spelling competition as rigorous as the Olympics. But after a world famous linguist is found dead, Nicolet is put under under house arrest, and is convinced someone is communicating with her through her local newspaper’s word-of-the-day segments. Concerned she may be a danger to herself, the police send in Magdalena, a hairstylist turned crisis counselor…who happens to be Nicolet’s ex-girlfriend. Set against a backdrop of obsession, manipulation, and linguistic prowess, The Word of the Day is a powerful examination of toxic devotion, manipulative power dynamics, and the dangerous allure of words. 

Saturday, July 19th @ 8:00pm (ASL Interpreted Performance)

Sunday, July 20 @ 1:00pm

Digital Performance available! Select 7/29 as the performance date.

TICKET INFORMATION

All performances will take place at Classic Stage Company: 136 East 13th Street, New York, NY. When you purchase a ticket, you will have a receipt & your tickets emailed to you automatically. We will also send you a reminder email the day before the show.

The theater is wheelchair-accessible. There are seating options with no steps and space for companions to wheelchair users. 

We are also happy to reserve seats for patrons with low-vision and hearing loss. If you have any access needs, please email us at Ticketing@shenycarts.org

The theater has all-gender restrooms. 

ASL-Interpreted performance:
The Word of the Day on Saturday, July 19th @ 8:00pm

ASL Interpretation provided by Inclusive Communications Services.

ASL Provided by Inclusive Communications Services

We’re so grateful to THE BECHDEL PROJECT for providing rehearsal space to our shows! Learn more and book their space at bechdelproject.org.

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frequently asked questions

When will submissions open for the 2026 Festivals?

Script submissions will open in September 2025 for the 2026 SheLA, SheATL, SheDFW, & SheNYC Theater Festivals. They’ll be due by November 11.

At that time, the application will be live at www.SheNYCArts.org/submissions.

What is it like to do my show in the Festival?

Once you get accepted into the Festival, you’ll want to start thinking about a director for your show. We can help with that, and other creative team roles, by sharing our Artist Directory.

Next, casting! Work with your director to get your show cast, and hire any other creative team members you might need.

Then you’ll spend the 1-2 months before your performance date rehearsing and getting your show ready. Simply put, you handle your show in the rehearsal room, while our staff gets the theater ready. Our Producers and Production Manager will be checking in often to get information from you and keep you on deadline.

Our Festival staff loads all our equipment into the theater the day before tech starts. You’ll have an assigned 5-hour tech slot in which you must load in your set & costumes, do a cue-to-cue so our Lighting Designer can cue your lights, and then do a dress run of your show.

After that, you have 2-3 performances scheduled by our Production Manager. You have 15 minutes to load in your show before each performance, and 15 minutes to load out after. We handle everything related to Front of House – ticketing, box office, ushers, etc. – so all you have to worry about is what’s happening on stage.

Finally, we close the Festival with a closing night party and awards ceremony!

How do I get tickets to a Festival show?

Tickets for the NYC, DFW, and LA Festival Shows will be on sale in June! SheATL and  tickets will be on sale in July. At that time, you can head back here to our website to select the performances you want to see. When you check out, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. We will also offer subscription packages for those who want to see multiple festival shows.

In-person performances will happen in the city of each festival, but all of the Festivals will have select recorded performances that will be available for online viewing. Check back when tickets are on sale to get your digital ticket, and view the Festival shows from anywhere!

What makes us different from other theater festivals?

Our goal is to make this an inclusive, productive, and affordable environment to see your work produced in full. We pride ourselves on providing more for less – more support, supplies, and learning opportunities without the prohibitive submission & participation fees that other festivals require.

Also, we’re working to create a network of professionals and artists that are devoted to promoting the voices of women & gender-marginalized professionals in theater — not just put up your show and never hear from you again. We have meetings where all of the writers gather together to mingle, and hope that the other writers and artists involved in the festival will become lifelong friends, mentors, and supporters. 

What are we looking for?

You’ve got an awesome show. We’ve got an awesome festival. It’s like a match made in heaven.

We look simply for shows that are high-quality and written by people of marginalized genders. We like to have a good mix of genres in each festival – plays, musicals, comedies, dramas, experimental works, and more. We also are partial to shows with themes that fit our mission of women in leadership. But at the end of the day, we want to show the world that our playwrights produce high-quality work that deserves to be seen on Broadway and stages around the country – so, the number one factor in our decision-making is how well-written your show is.

Who can apply?

Any writer of a marginalized gender (including cis women, trans women, non-binary and gender non-conforming writers), or writing team that is at least 50% marginalized genders, is eligible to apply. We’re also taking adaptations that are directed or adapted by folks of marginalized genders, even if they were originally written by men. We only accept full-length shows for the Festival (no short plays), though note that there is a 2-hour run time limit for your performance.

What kind of shows can apply?

Musicals – musicals of any size, shape, and form are welcome to apply. Just keep in mind that 2-hour run time limit. You can submit a show that runs longer than that in its current form, as long as you’re okay with making some trims for the festival.

Plays – again, plays of any size, shape, and form are welcome to apply! 

Adaptations – are you a woman director or adapter who wants to do a reverse-gender production of King Lear? We love that. Just make sure you are actually able to obtain the rights to your show (sometimes, special rights have to be obtained if you want to adapt or change gender roles), or better yet, take a public domain play.

How many shows are picked and how will we pick them?

We’re aiming to take 8 shows for our She NYC Summer Theater Festival, though we reserve the right to pick as little as 6 or as many as 9 depending on what the submission pool is like. For our She L.A. Summer Theater Festival, we’ll pick 5 shows. For Atlanta, we’ll pick 3-5.

We’re judging the shows based on two things: The quality of the writing, and the relevance to our mission. Mostly, we’re focused on giving marginalized writers the notoriety and publicity they deserve, so the subject matter of your show will only play into the judging if we have a really tight race between two shows. If we’ve got one slot left and two equally awesome shows, and one is about Napoleon and one is about Molly Pitcher, we’ll probably pick the Molly Pitcher one.

How does the selection process work?

You submit your scripts and application materials by the submission deadline. We pass your script around to a team of script readers, so each script will be read by at least three different people. The shows that get the highest ratings get passed along to the semi-final round, where they will be read by at least two more script readers, with the highest-scoring shows moving to the finalist round. Starting in February, we’ll be notifying people if they’re finalists on a rolling basis. From there, the finalists are read by our full staff, and we make our final decisions after an in-depth team discussion.

​By April, all of our selected participants will be notified, and we can start getting to work!

If I submitted a show in the past, can I submit again?

You sure can! You can submit the same show again, particularly if you’ve revised it, or a new show. If you’ve already had a show produced in the Festival, you can also submit a new show for this year. 

Will we get feedback on our submissions?

Because we don’t charge a submission fee and get such a large volume of submissions, we unfortunately don’t have the bandwidth to offer feedback on each script.

The SheNYC Summer Theater Festival is funded in part by the generous support of: 

Public Funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in Partnership with the City Council 

The National Endowment for the Arts

A.R.T./New York’s NYC Small Theatres Fund made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation

The New York State Council on the Arts

Humanities New York

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