Rising Writers

Rising Writers offers playwrights the opportunity to work with established playwrights from Azuka’s New Pages program as well as occasional staged readings, the possibility of limited edition print books, and even seeing their work produced in one of Azuka’s seasons. Azuka aims to aid in the professional and artistic development of a diverse group of playwrights. By providing professional feedback, a supportive yet challenging artistic community, and networking opportunities, we hope to provide the tools for underrepresented and underfunded artists to make their voices heard.

Support Rising Writers

This program was developed by Co-Artistic Director Reva Stover.

Events

Season Sponsor

Artistic Coordinator for Rising Writers

Reva Stover (she/her) is a director, playwright, actress and teaching artist from Orlando, FL with a BFA in acting from the University of Central Florida. She has written works such as Running (Wings of Paper Theatre), Hungry for Paint (Little Yellow House Studio), and a series of pieces inspired by Shakespearean sonnets (Revolution Shakespeare).

Member Playwrights

Featured

Pratima Agrawal

Ang(ela)/Rayne Bey

TS Hawkins

Mackenzie Raine Kirkman

Noah Mannix

Imani Alyse Redman

BJ Tindal

Submissions

If you are interested in submitting a script for development through Azuka’s Rising Writers or New Pages programs, please visit our New Play Development Submissions page!