New Hampshire Theatre Project

08/21/2026

AUDITIONS FOR NHTP'S FIRST MAINSTAGE SHOW OF THE SEASON!

The Sound Inside by Adam Rapp - Directed by Constance Witman

Auditions - Wednesday August 26, 6:00pm-9:00pm Bring headshot and resume. Auditions will be cold readings from the script.

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA8A62FA3F4CE9-65239852-thesound

CASTING:

Bella- (Woman, 38-50) a creative writing professor at Yale University, solitary and introspective, deeply immersed in literature and preferring its structured world to the uncertainties of personal relationships. She leads an independent life focused on her academic career and student mentorship, while confronting personal health challenges that underscore her isolation.

Christopher (Man, 20-28) is a brilliant yet enigmatic young student enrolled in Bella's class, recognized for his exceptional writing talent and a mysterious background. Reclusive and intellectually driven, he brings a fresh, unconventional perspective shaped by his limited life experiences.

About the show: When Bella Baird, an isolated creative writing professor at Yale, begins to mentor a brilliant but enigmatic student named Christopher Dunn, the two form an unexpectedly intense bond. As their lives and the stories they tell about themselves become intertwined in unpredictable ways, Bella makes a surprising request of Christopher that neither knows if he can fulfill. Brimming with suspense, Rapp’s riveting play explores the limits of what one person can ask of another.

08/14/2026

ANNOUNCING NHTP'S 2026-27 SEASON!!

We are thrilled to announce New Hampshire Theatre Projects upcoming season featuring so many exciting productions, programs, and events, including:

MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS:

The Sound Inside by Adam Rapp - 10/16 - 11/1
Directed by Constance Witman

Variations on Falling by F.K. Jenkins - 1/15 - 1/31

Good People by David Lindsay-Abaire - 3/5/ - 3/21
Directed by Paul Mroczka

PLAY READINGS FOR GROWN-UPS SERIES:

Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley - 10/3 - 10/4
Miracle of 34th Street - 12/12 - 12/13
Pride's Crossing by Tina Howe - 2/6 - 2/7
Witch by Jen Silverman - 4/10 - 4/11

Introducing the all-new PROJECT SUMMER SERIES:

Closer by Patrick Marber - 5/21 - 6/6
Directed by Todd Hunter

The Life and Death of a Bartender - 7/9 - 7/25
Written and Directed by Sean Robinson

TFL WORKSHOP SERIES:

Team Building Through Creative Play - 9/24
Fail Forward: The Ultimate Prolem-Solving Hack - 12/3
Changing Patterns: Re-Discovering Mindfulness in Everyday Routines - 1/28
Strategic Storytelling - 3/25

GUEST ARTIST PRODUCTIONS and CLASSES:
Soap Opera/Soap Opera Episode 4 - 9/10
Just Breathe: The Quest for a Little Peace of Mind.. and Chocolate- 9/17 - 9/20
Soap Opera/ Soap Opera Episode 5 - 10/7
YES/AND - Improv Class with Harry Prichett - 10/20 - 11/24
Darwin's Waiting Room - 11/6 - 11/22
MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

For tickets and info, always check out: www.nhtheatreproject.org/onstagenow

08/05/2026

NHTP Guest Artist Production August 21+22!

Dive In Productions' DIVE IN-cubator is proud to present the third annual "New Works Festival" with performances on August 21st and 22nd at New Hampshire Theatre Project at 959 Islington Street #3 Portsmouth, NH 03801. General Admission; tickets available online and at the door: https://www.nhtheatreproject.org/onstagenow

The "DIVE IN-Cubator Writer's Workshop" welcomes playwrights of all levels of experience to share their work and receive feedback from fellow writers, as well as Workshop Leader, Ben Hunton. These educational and collaborative workshops and rehearsals have culminated in a two night "New Works Festival" where writers get to see their words brought to life on stage and audiences get to experience them for the first time. We are extremely excited for this year's plays and the performers that will be bringing these works to life!

Three different plays performed on each night... this year's plays & playwrights are:

Reciprocated by Noam Albion
Mortals Vs. Zeus by Andy Catanese
The Last of the Emo Kids by Julia Doucett
It's Just a Game by Jordan Formichelli
This Again by Olivia Martinson
False Future by Mark J. Parker

The play orders for each night will be announced this week!

07/16/2026

It was a wonderful celebration as House Bill 1705 has now been fully signed into law and will go into effect in 2027!

Representatives from New Hampshire Theatre Project were in Warner today, watching as Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 1705 into law at a bill signing ceremony at the Warner Fire Department. HB 1705 expands access to the New Hampshire Employee Assistance Program for volunteer and small-town first responders. The program provides confidential short-term counseling, consultations, referrals, and educational resources to help first responders manage the unique stress and challenges of emergency service.This bill which will benefit our first responders from across the state is a first of the nation attempt to make mental health services accessible for our volunteers and for those from the smallest departments.

HB 1705 extends these services to volunteer firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and other first responders serving in small municipalities who previously did not have access to the program. The legislation received bipartisan support throughout the legislative process. New Hampshire is the first state in the nation to enact a bill offering this type of support to volunteer first responders.

Prime sponsor Rep. Loren Selig (D-Durham) serves on the Advisory Committee for New Hampshire Theatre Project’s Elephant-in-the-Room Series®. During last year’s tour of the EITR program Aftermath: PTS and First Responders, she heard from small towns throughout the state whose volunteer first responders could not get the help they needed. This was her inspiration for sponsoring the bill. Rep. Selig says:

"I am so proud of this bipartisan bill and the teamwork that got it to the Governor's desk. HB 1705 will ensure volunteer first responders who regularly risk their lives to protect our communities have access to the support they deserve. From its inception to signing, there has been amazing collaboration across the aisle and across the state. Because implementation is contingent on funding, I am hopeful the program will receive full funding in the next budget cycle so these important services can reach every eligible first responder."

In 2021, NHTP’s Elephant-in–the-Room Series® received the Governor’s Award for Arts in Health. The EITR program reaches hundreds of people throughout the state and NHTP is deeply honored to have been a catalyst for HB 1075, which will in turn help the 6,000 volunteer first responders in the state of New Hampshire and the citizens they serve.

06/30/2026

A successful NHTP Board Retreat with some exciting and fruitful discussion about the future of the organization!

Facilitated by consultant Mike Neilio, the NHTP board and staff held a full-day retreat on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Topics for discussion:
The future of our space and programming.
Transition after Genevieve Aichele's retirement in 2027.
Upgrades and renovation of the NHTP home venue on 959 Islington Street in Portsmouth.
Rapidly growing success of NHTP's Theatre For Life programs and the Elephant-in-the-Room Series®.

Pictured Left to Right:
Colleen Spear, Board Chair
Katie Fleisher, Bookkeeper
Genevieve Aichele, Founder & Director of Community Engagement
CJ Lewis, Director of Applied Programming
Sean Robinson, Executive Artistic Director
Duncan Hollomon, Treasurer
Max Feintuch, Secretary
Tim Barretto, Board
(Sitting) Deb Kaplan, Board

06/12/2026

Don't miss theatre KAPOW's production of Morning Sun - TONIGHT and all weekend long at NHTP!
www.nhtheatreproject.org/onstagenow

"You're a failure. As a mother, you're a failure. You let her drift and now what she is, Charlotte, is mediocre. She is mediocre is what she is."
"Thanks, Granma"

Morning Sun finds the love in family fights... and reopens Friday night at 7.30 pm at New Hampshire Theatre Project in Portsmouth. Shows Saturday at 4 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.

Photo by Matthew Lomanno, photographer
Featuring Pamela Battin-Sacks, Rachael Chapin and Annie Lelio.

06/11/2026

NHTP COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTER SURVEY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_lKQ__YlQrHvlwUAr7R4uoQawgUdxZHrNrJiWJRt3j42sGA/viewform

New Hampshire Theatre Project is planning for our next few years, including a planning retreat on Friday, June 19, 2026. As part of that work, we want to hear from the community we serve.

This short survey takes about 3-5 minutes. Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your contact details at the end.

Your input directly informs our planning - it helps us understand how we are doing and where we can grow. Thank you for being part of New Hampshire Theatre Project.

New Hampshire Theatre Project is planning for our next few years, including a planning retreat on Friday, June 19, 2026. As part of that work, we want to hear from the community we serve. This short survey takes about 3-5 minutes. Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your contact....

06/10/2026

We are almost halfway to our NH Gives fundraising goal with a little more than 5 hours left to go! Please check out our donation link at: https://www.nhgives.org/organization/nhtheatreproject
Everyone at NHTP appreciates your support!

06/10/2026

NH Gives continues until 5pm tomorrow! We've raised nearly 30% of our fundraising goal, but we still need your help. Every donation helps - as does sharing our page and spreading the word about NHTP! Big thanks to everyone who has donated so far!

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