The Julie Lutz
COLD READ FESTIVAL
OF NEW AMERICAN PLAYS

CURATED BY MELISSA CRESPO | FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT IN RESIDENCE CHRISTINE QUINTANA | CONCURRENT WITH THE NATIONAL PASTIME
JUNE 11-29

New work hot from the imaginations of some of the freshest voices writing for the theatre today. Syracuse Stage is thrilled to present the return of the Cold Read festival by hosting talented writers, professional actors, and daring directors for events that center the playwriting process, allowing audiences to peek behind the curtain and witness artists at work. Featuring new scripts, staged readings, panel discussions, and a work in progress from Playwright in Residence Christine Quintana (Espejos: Clean), the Julie Lutz Cold Read Festival surrounds the world premiere production of Rogelio Martinez’s The National Pastime, which was incubated as part of Cold Read 2022. 

“Every play was once a new play. Cold Read is all about giving our audiences a fun and engaging up-close view to exciting new works for the stage, access to the writers who dare to create it, and a better understanding of the creative process. “

-Kyle Bass, 

Syracuse Stage Resident Playwright

Subscribers have access to the entire Cold Read Festival free of charge.

Featured Playwright in Residence
Christine Quintana.