2025 Michigan Playwrights Festival

Another successful MPF at Theatre NOVA! I'm proud to be the lead producer on this festival for the second year in a row. My favorite part of the festival is how many people—old friends and new faces alike—gather in our space to experience new theatre together.

This year:

• 59 play submissions

• $1,000 microgrant from the Ann Arbor Awesome Foundation

• 5 public readings

• 200+ audience members

• 55 individuals involved as volunteers, playwrights, actors, directors, and Theatre NOVA staff

I wanted to share this response from an audience member that warmed my heart:

"I appreciated that they chose such an excellent play and found a diverse cast of talented actors. They pack so much theater in the space - they were soon to start the next play as we were leaving. The manager who welcomed us at the start and facilitated the discussion is so calm, welcoming and has a strong vision for what theater can be. I was never much of a theater fan until I started going to Theater Nova." - Audience Response