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Victoria Lamberth
victorialamberth@HVLtheatre.org
828-692-1082 x13


Hendersonville Theatre New Works Series Continues May 13

Free Series Showcases the Work of Area Playwrights


HENDERSONVILLE, April 26, 2023 (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) Hendersonville Theatre (HT) continues its New Works Series (formerly called Staged Reading Series) Saturday, May 13 at 3 p.m. Showcasing the work of area playwrights and performed by local actors, The New Works Series is a FREE public reading of a new play in development. However, donations are welcome to support HT.


HT’s New Works Series offers exciting script-in-hand readings of new plays by emerging local playwrights. The readings are followed by a talk back with the playwright and actors to provide feedback to the playwright.


A short discussion will follow each reading to provide feedback to the playwright about their script.


The reading will be held at Hendersonville Theatre, 229 S. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. There is no charge to attend or to participate, however donations are welcome and will be used to support HT.


Hendersonville Theatre is committed to exploring and developing new work for American theater, supporting local playwrights with their creative process from concept to production.


Joey Latino and Frankie Z by Nedra Pezold Roberts will be read on May 13. In Joey Latino and Frankie Z, the lives of lifelong friends Joey Latino and Frankie Z come to a crossroads as they confront their past and future.


Nedra Pezold Roberts is from Atlanta, GA. Her first drama was an O’Neill finalist, and its premiere run at the California Stage Company garnered seven Elly awards. Since then her plays have had productions and readings coast to coast plus Canada and the UK. Several of the plays have won competitions and received publication. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild.


Playwrights who would like to submit work for consideration for the New Works Series can follow the submission guidelines posted at HVLtheatre.org/about-us and email questions to playsubmissions@HVLtheatre.org.


Since 1966, Hendersonville Theatre has provided an inviting and nurturing environment for live theatre, as well as high-quality, affordable entertainment for the residents of Hendersonville and surrounding areas. Hendersonville Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking behind and in front of the theater.


Hendersonville Theatre is located at 229 South Washington Street. For tickets or more information contact us at 828-692-1082 or online at HVLTheatre.org.

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Photo Caption: Actors reading during the New Works Series, March 2023.