Producers and writers - let us pay for a developmental reading of your new play or musical! Created to nurture producers as well as writers, TRU VOICES seeks producer-driven projects, and also matches writers with producers. Each reading is followed by a “Dollars and Sense” panel discussion with prominent New York producers, general managers and artistic directors focusing on potential venues, marketing and budgeting of the work.
2027 TRU VOICES NEW PLAYS READING SERIES
Open now for submissions for a January '27 series.
CLICK HERE for the TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series detailed information and history.
CLICK HERE for 2026 Guidelines.
2027 TRU VOICES NEW MUSICALS READING SERIES
Will open for 2027 submissions in January.
CLICK HERE for the TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series detailed information and history.
Presenting the musical readings virtually is now possible due to a partnership with Streaming Musicals. We will provide a studio space with up to 8 cameras, great sound tech and a piano. You may also choose to present your reading live at a NYC off-Broadway venue.
CLICK HERE for 2026 TRU Voices Musicals guidelines.
CLICK HERE to view and download 2026 TRU Voices Application (will accept submissions in January)
Some of the past participants in the TRU Voices Reading Series that went on to further productions are:
Musicals: My Life is a Musical (2013) | Hell Hole Honeys (2006) | Saint Heaven (2005) | The Great American Trailer Park Musical* (2001) | Vanities and Vexation (now nor’mal - 2000)
Plays: The Forgetting Curve (2013) | Film Chinois* (2008) | Missives (2006) | Pied a Terre* (2005)
| Taxi to Jannah (2003).
* Published by Samuel French
THE TRU VOICES NEW MUSICALS SERIES RETURNS TO LIVE! presented with the generous support of Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley and the New York State Council on the Arts Monday 6/29, 7pm ET R.K. Greene and The StoryLine Project presents a LIVE, FREE reading of UNZIPPED original story by Eva Margolies book, music & lyrics […]
TRUSPEAK … HEAR OUR VOICES! an evening of awareness 4 short plays adapted and filmed for virtual presentation. Sunday evening November 16, 5pm to 7pm ET starring VEANNE COX, DOUGLAS FRIES, WESLEY HAN, KIANA KABEARY, SKY LAKOTA-LYNCH, DICK MONDAY, JON OKABAYASHI, TONYA PINKINS, MIKE ROCHE, ELIZABETH TEETER, LORI VEGA, STEPHEN WOOSLEY special appearances by JOANNA […]
THE TRU VOICES PLAY READING SERIES RETURNS TO LIVE! presented with the generous support of the Leibowitz/Greenway Family Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts Sunday 8/17, 4pm ET John Lant with Write Act Repertory & Tin Mirror Studios with technical producers Tamra Pica and Spiro Prekas presents A VIRTUAL reading of […]
THE TRU VOICES PLAY READING SERIES RETURNS TO LIVE! presented with the generous support of the Leibowitz/Greenway Family Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts Sunday 8/10, 7pm ET Sanford Silver Productions presents a LIVE, FREE reading of CONTROL OF THE DIRT by Louise Schwarz directed by Andrea Andresakis with Ezra Barnes, Linda Kuriloff, Margeaux […]
THE TRU VOICES MUSICALS READING SERIES RETURNS ON DEMAND! Presented with Streaming Musicals and the generous support of the Leibowitz/Greenway Family Foundation JOIN US FOR THE ON DEMAND PREMIERE SHOWING OF AMÉRICA TROPICAL Sunday May 4th at 3pm EDT It’s a pre-Cinco de Mayo Celebration … and the livestreamed producer talkback will be shared at […]
THE TRU VOICES MUSICALS READING SERIES RETURNS! presented with Streaming Musicals and Create Theater with the generous support of the Leibowitz/Greenway Family Foundation Use the red ticketing box to reserve and we will send you a link for the reading on StreamingMusicals.com 2/2/25, 4pm ET Jamila Ponton Bragg presents AMÉRICA TROPICAL book by Joel S. Bailey […]
OUR FOURTH ANNUAL VIRTUAL READING SERIES presented with Streaming Musicals, RuneFilms and Create Theater with the generous support of R.K. Greene and The StoryLine Project Use the red ticketing box to reserve and we will send you a link for the reading on StreamingMusicals.com CLICK HERE for full series. 2/25/23, 4pm ET Wayward Creatives in […]
OUR FOURTH ANNUAL VIRTUAL READING SERIES presented with Streaming Musicals, RuneFilms and Create Theater with the generous support of R.K. Greene and The StoryLine Project Use the red ticketing box to reserve and we will send you a link for the reading on StreamingMusicals.com CLICK HERE for full series. 2/18/23, 4pm ET TRU master class […]
OUR FOURTH ANNUAL VIRTUAL READING SERIES presented with Streaming Musicals.com and CreateTheater.com with the generous support of R.K. Greene and The StoryLine Project Use the red ticketing box to reserve and we will send you a link for the reading on StreamingMusicals.com CLICK HERE for full series. 2/11/23, 4pm ET TRU master class member John Ewing […]
OUR THIRD ANNUAL VIRTUAL READING SERIES presented with CreateTheater.com and with the generous support of R.K. Greene and The StoryLine Project. A benefit to help us make up for losses during COVID-19. Reserve and we will send you a Zoom link for the reading. Tickets available only through OnTheStage.com: CLICK HERE for full series. 2/19/23 […]
