WHO WE ARE
Carolina Theater Workshop is a developmental laboratory for original plays and musicals, dedicated to supporting writers through every stage of creation. By providing space, tools, and collaborative support, we enable artists to experiment, refine their work, and advance bold new stories toward production through our programming.
OUR PROGRAMS
CTW provides different avenues for artists to develop their work where it best suits them. Our various programs offer curated support through staged readings, free workshops, and more. Whether you’re a playwright looking to refine your show, a musical theatre writer needing guidance, or a new artist wanting to know where to start– we have a program for you.
NATIONAL MUSIC THEATER FOUNDRY
The National Music Theater Foundry is CTW’s national new works development program dedicated to the creation of new musicals.
Our 2026 Cycle: Almost Like A Dance – A New Musical by Edie Brickell & Sandy Rustin
CAROLINA PLAYWRIGHTS LAB
The Carolina Playwrights Lab is a professional play development program for playwrights residing in North and South Carolina.
CPL offers a pivotal step in the journey to full production, equipping playwrights with the tools, space, and support to dig deep and fully develop their work.
The 2026 Carolina Playwrights Lab will be held from September 7 – 26!
The submission window is now closed.
THE WRITERS TABLE
Our newest program! The Writers Table is a free workshop series for playwrights and musical theatre writers, offering a collaborative space to develop new work, explore storytelling craft, and engage in guided, hands-on sessions.
A SPOTLIGHT FOR NEW VOICES
This year’s fundraiser celebrated accomplished musical theatre writer, Eric Sorrels, with drinks, appetizers and a staged reading of The Gray Man: A Love Story in 3 Hurricanes.
