the lighthouse series

AMAZING WORKS BY NYC’S TALENTED UP-AND-COMERS.

A competition, first of its kind, specifically designed to showcase the best new talent and writers across the New York City area.

From the 15 semi-finalists, YOU get to help us select the six finalists by voting for your favorite from each group!

Each night is built as an eclectic and diverse experience with themes and performances ranging from drama to comedy, and everything in between.

Come see tomorrow’s stars today!

GROUP A

  • brody goes missing

    Written by Matt Stephens

    Brody Went Missing is a roadtrip buddy comedy that takes you on a hilarious journey with a killer soundtrack.

  • how to build a gate

    Written by Electra Artemis

    Tech genius Liza can handle corporate pressure and a hot neighbor, but when her AI prototype starts developing a little too much free will, she’s forced to confront the fine line between innovation and disaster.

GROUP B

  • golem owned a tropical smoothie

    Book, Music, and Lyrics by Ethan Crystal and Garrett Poladian

    A new musical about Golem owning a Tropical Smoothie.

  • the ghost of bob dylan shows one of us greatness

    Written by Annie Stein

    Driected by Nicky Longo

    Bob Dylan might still be alive, but that won’t stop his ghost from barging in on three music-obsessed friends and declaring that one of them will be chosen to ascend to rock-and-roll greatness.

GROUP C

  • hot pussy time machine

    Written by AJ Daniels

    An irreverent play that follows the misadventures of three friends, Genevieve, Frankie, and Mary, as they discover a bizarre ability to travel through time using their... well, let's say, unconventional method.

  • hungry women

    Written by Melissa Maney

    Four Victorian women grapple with the mysterious death of their husbands…as well as their growing appetites.