CreateTheater
Developing New Plays and Musicals in NYC
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Explore a diverse range of theater programs, workshops, and webinars designed to get your shows onstage.
Upcoming Events
Write a Producible Play Webinar
Sunday, May 30th 12 noon
Make sure you’re writing a “producible” play by learning what producers look for—structure, clarity, and practical staging. start here!
With Off-Broadway producers Patrick Blake & Cate Cammarata
Apply for the Foundation Track or the Development Track
Or apply for the Industry Residency*
*Includes presentation space for an industry reading in NYC
CreateTheater's Musical Writing Lab
A 12-month musical development lab designed to move your work from concept to professional readiness—through structure, process, and industry-facing opportunities.
Starts June 1st 8pm ET (Online)
12-month Guided Development (First Mondays 8-10pm ET)
Emphasis on:
- Book/music architecture
- Structural sophistication
- Production awareness
All Tiers include:
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12 monthly lab sessions
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The 10 Plot Points of Musical Theater Structure
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Industry & peer feedback and discussion
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A clear framework to shape your musical for a professional industry reading, submissions and other development opportunities.
Designed for writers committed to elevating their work to professional expectation.
This program is part of a new musical songwriting series starting 2027 being developed by Skip Kennon and Linda Bonadies.
The Musical Writing Lab starts June 1, 2026
Producing Workshop: Raising Money for your Show
Saturday, June 7th 12 noon ET
Learn exactly how to fund your production—from crafting your pitch to securing investors—so you can move your show from idea to stage.
The CreateTheater New Works Festival
Come to the 2026 CreateTheater New Works Festival in May!
Join our Email List to follow our In-House Developmental Readings and many other opportunities
What Our Attendees Say
“I’m thrilled to be part of Cate Cammarata’s ETC! Her dramaturgy is exceptional—thoughtful, erudite, grounded, and incredibly useful. Having worked with many dramaturgs, I can say her insights rank among the very best. Cate expertly guides us in the right direction with remarkable efficiency.”
“My experience with Cate as a dramaturg has only been a positive one and was key in transforming the development of the libretto placing it in a far, far better position than I could have ever have thought of or considered…and all the while over Zoom between New York and Australia!
Where else could you be to share a wonderful experience where producers can see and chat with you sharing their insights while you also get to promote your work and they see how you are as a creative and also a person? I am forever grateful for all of Cate’s and CreateTheater’s help.”
“Under Cate Cammarata’s impeccable dramaturgical guidance, the show continued to deepen and grow, as I was encouraged to think about things differently, ask new questions, and try new directions while holding older ideas up to the light – scrutinizing, justifying, reshaping, and rewriting. My musical is in such an exciting place now, thanks to this wonderful residency, and I would highly recommend CreateTheater and ETC to any upcoming writer looking to strengthen their material, expand their network, and further their artistic career.”
“Working with Cate Camarrata and CreateTheater has been an invaluable experience. Not only is Cate a great dramaturg and producer, but Cate and CreateTheater know how to develop a show, whether it is a play or a musical, and help take it to the next level of impact.”
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