Lynne Meadow (Artistic Dir) and Barry Grove (Exec Prod) have announced a slate of playwright commissions through Manhattan Theatre Club’s new partnership with the Edgerton Foundation, as well as a new round of commissions supported by ongoing partnerships with Bobbie Olsen and other donors. MTC previously announced a new slate of commissions through its partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, awarded to J. Nicole Brooks, Diane Exavier, Franky D. Gonzalez, Charlie Oh, Kristin Slaney, and Else Went. MTC is also introducing the Groundworks Lab for new work development, a year-round initiative that supports works-in-progress through artist-driven workshops. Individually tailored to meet the needs of each project, the Groundworks Lab welcomes work by playwrights, directors, designers, and other theatremakers. Inaugural artists include Cristina Angeles & a.k. payne, York Walker, and, in association with Ma-Yi Theater Company, Daniel K. Isaac & Ralph B. Peña. MTC in partnership with the Edgerton Foundation supports commissions for original plays and musicals by established American artists that embody the full potential of great live theatre. The inaugural recipients of Edgerton Foundation New Play Commissions are Heather Christian, Joshua Harmon, Aleshea Harris, James Ijames, Martyna Majok, Qui Nguyen, and Whitney White. MTC will partner with the Almeida Theatre to co-commission Majok and with the Geffen Playhouse to co-commission Nguyen. MTC has awarded commissions to five additional writers through the Bobbie Olsen Play Commission program, which is funded by an endowment from former MTC Board Member Bobbie Olsen. Recipients include Will Arbery, Khiyon Hursey, Simon Stephens, Sanaz Toossi, and Alexis Zegerman. Eboni Booth and Dave Harris were also awarded commissions through additional funders. Press contact: Boneau/Bryan-Brown (212/575-3030)...