Terrence McNally Foundation Announces Launch

11/3/2022 10:01am


Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy has announced today the creation of the Terrence McNally Foundation, continuing the playwright’s legacy of mentorship and activism. The Terrence McNally Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to supporting bold new voices in the American theatre by providing financial and institutional support to early-career playwrights. In addition, the Foundation is committed to supporting LGBTQ causes, as McNally did throughout his life.  As part of its inaugural efforts, the Foundation has announced the launch of the fully funded Terrence McNally New Works Incubator at Rattlestick Theater. McNally was passionate about supporting early career playwrights and often could be found attending shows at small off-Broadway venues across New York City.  The Terrence McNally New Works Incubator is designed to support three emerging playwrights by awarding each of them critical financial support, personalized mentorship, and a one-week developmental workshop culminating in a presentation of their work. The submission process is free and open to the public and the selection panel for the inaugural cohort of McNally fellows includes Sheila Callaghan, Stephen Karam, MJ Kaufman, Donja R. Love, Taylor Mac, Lynn Nottage, Paula Vogel, and Chey Yew. In addition to a board of directors that includes Mr. Kirdahy, the Foundation is managed by McNally’s former assistant, Santino DeAngelo, who oversees his legacy. For more information about the Terrence McNally Foundation, visit terrencemcnallyfoundation.org.  Press contact: Polk & Co (917/261-3988)...