Next Draft
Avalanche Theatre's ongoing new play incubator.
Developing new work by Chicago playwrights through readings, feedback sessions, and mentorship, culminating in a workshop staging.

What is Next Draft?
The Next Draft Series is Avalanche Theatre's ongoing new play incubator.
Over the course of 3-4 months, Avalanche develops new work by emerging Chicago playwrights through readings, feedback sessions, and mentorship, culminating in a workshop production of the plays at the end of the process.
The purpose of the Next Draft Series is to fully develop the most exciting and challenging new plays being written in Chicago today, to foster a community that is supportive of writers, and to provide opportunities for these plays to go on to receive full productions.
For information on how to get involved, visit our Submissions page.
Previous Next Draft Cycles
The Next Draft Series is presented with support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.