Brooklyn Storytellers

We support the development of emerging artists in two important ways: through our Spotlight Series and our monthly playwriting group, Playwrights in Process (PIP).

Playwrights in Process (PIP)

Final Playwrights in Process (PIP) of the Season!

Thursday, May 22 · 7 PM · Old Stone House
Actors Needed · All Are Welcome

Join us for an evening of bold new work and conversation as we present readings from two exciting plays:

  • Creek’s Edge by Patti Veconi (part of June’s Rewind Festival)
    Set in rural Pennsylvania, 1971–72, Creek’s Edge is a raw and lyrical family drama about mental illness, economic survival, and the cost of silence. When a struggling war veteran invests in a mechanical grape harvester, the fragile balance of his family begins to unravel—forcing his wife and children to confront grief, legacy, and the meaning of home.

  • Robin of Greenwood by Jessica Phillips Lorenz (premiering this July in our education program)
    A fresh, funny, and fierce reimagining of the Robin Hood legend. With King Richard away, Prince John tightens his grip—until Lady Marian, Robin Hood, and a merry band of rebels rise up in defense of justice, love, and the common folk. A thrilling tale of resistance, wit, and courage set in 1194 England.

We’ll also take time to reflect on this year’s PIP series and share ideas for next season.

Come read, listen, and be part of the process!

Are you an actor, writer, or story maker? Join us for this informal and supportive monthly series held at the Old Stone House.

Contact Rachel Wood at pip@pipertheatre.org and arrange to bring 10 - 20 pages of work that you’d like to hear your words read and get a bit of feedback.

Spotlight Series

Artists are asked to develop their work further with a paid week of development, rehearsals, and a public reading. Interested in developing a Spotlight reading? Contact john@pipertheatre.org

RECENT SPOTLIGHT:
Nolan’s Wake by Patti Veconi


An Irish Catholic family meets together during the wake of their beloved step-mother. This fractured family is exacerbated by a snowstorm, a tragedy, the rupture of long-suppressed scars, a contagion of car problems, and one uninvited cat.

Featuring Donita Beeman, Rory Kelsch, Krisanne Markel, Annie Meek Montgomery, Aaron Novak, Samuel Schell, and Christopher May.

At Old Stone House. Free.

Matt Barbot
Chadwick Boseman
Timothy Braun
Danielle Brissett
Carolina Đỗ 
Jane Elias
Emily Feldman
Modesto Flako Jimenez
Garret David Kim
Diana Ly

Playwrights who have taken part in the Piper Spotlight Series include:

John P. McEneny
Daniel McKamey
Annie Montgomery
Mark Nasser
NSangou Njikam
Jessica Phillips Lorenz
Nikkole Salter
Gavin Trinidad
Patti Veconi
Catherine Weingarten
Naren Weiss