2026 Play Incubation Collective Play Development Season

Northampton, MA— Play Incubation Collective (PIC) is a local launchpad for new theatrical work that nourishes the community and fosters civic dialogue. PIC is pleased to announce our lineup for our 2026 Play Development Season. These readings at the Workroom (33 Hawley St, Northampton) feature brand new work from local playwrights, read by local actors in front of an audience. Most readings will be followed by a short discussion where audience members can give feedback about the new work in order to aid in its future development. Six new plays will be given public readings, and over fifty local theater artists will be involved throughout the year and paid for their work. This is an exciting opportunity for the community to not only come together in support of our vibrant theater ecosystem but to participate in the future of theater creation.

2026 Dates (Graphic Attached):

March 1, 7:30pm PIC PIPS “Harry Truman & the Volcano” by Sean Barry

April 12, 7:30pm PIC PIPS “Iris” by Olivia Clement Finch

May 3, 7:30pm PIC PIPS “Trying” a screenplay by Morgan Tabb

Sept 6, 7:30pm PIC PIPS "The Voyage of the August" by Wynn MacKenzie

Oct 4, 7:30pm Development Workshop "Lucky Strike" by foster finch schrader

Nov 15, 7:30pm Incubation Residency “The Opheliet Project” by Maizy Broderick Scarpa

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Sundays at 7:30pm, The Workroom at 33 Hawley, March 1-Nov 15, 2026

Contact: Rachel F. Hirsch, rachel@playincubation.org, 413-224-8457

Tickets: FREE and Sliding Scale https://www.playincubation.org/script-development