ABOUT NPT

Artistically, we are interested in returning theatre to its ancient role of gathering the community to examine social, political and spiritual issues that affect us as individuals and as a whole. Our emphasis on multi-racial casting and the development of new works by women and writers of color is an attempt to bring to that examination a range of voices that reflect the true diversity of contemporary America. Our aim is not to exclude, but to cast a wider net.

What We Do

• We develop and present new plays and playwrights, particularly women and people of color.
• We present classic or previously-produced plays in a style that speaks to issues confronting comtemporary American audiences.
• We use the tools of the theatrical trade to help young people develop the communication, observation and literacy skills necessary for healthy development and to help educators improve and extend students' learning experiences.
• We work to foster positive interaction between people of different backgrounds, and offer alternative examples that focus on our commonality instead of our differences.
• We are a vital community resource, serving people who are discouraged from attending traditional theatre by price and subject matter, and providing resources and support to educators and community service providers in improving the lives of their constituents.

In all of our work, we seek to share our vision of a united future, in which differences, particularly racial or ethnic, are seen as added flavor to the melting pot and not as unwanted or unnecessary ingredients.