With the aim of fostering new talent in playwriting and bringing about the birth of original plays on contemporary issues, this program provides support every step of the way—from the ideation stage to the entire writing process. The results are plays on such timely issues as diversity, sustainability and digital transformation. They are first presented as reading performances, and then staged in the following year.

The aim of this program is to develop original plays with leading directors in the field. We set such annual themes as Disability and Art (2021), Climate Change and Art (2022), and Scientific Technology and Art (2023). Each participating director starts from their existing plans, conducts research and workshops, presents a showcase, and then finally stages a new production in the following year, collaborating with NTCK throughout the entire process.

NTCK searches for new original plays that convey various issues, values and experiences of contemporary life in creative and experimental ways. Our year-round online submission program is open to everyone regardless of age and experience. We review all submissions, and provide an opportunity for playwrights to recognize the development possibilities of their works.