Discover the Heartbeat of New Theater
About The Inkwell Theater
The Inkwell Theater is a theater company dedicated to nurturing playwrights and new plays in Los Angeles. Founded in 2004, Inkwell focuses exclusively on new works, providing a space where artists at all stages of their careers can freely explore and collaborate. Our theater serves as an incubator for original storytelling, providing playwrights with resources, support, and opportunities. Empowering playwrights, directors, and actors, Inkwell cultivates an engaged artistic community. By encouraging risk-taking and creative exploration, we ensure that diverse and dynamic voices resonate with audiences through meaningful, thought-provoking stories.
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Be part of a community dedicated to developing groundbreaking theater.
Meet Our Staff
Discover the passionate individuals driving The Inkwell Theater’s mission of artistic innovation.
Daniel Shoenman
Co-Artistic Director
Tessa Slovis
Social Media Manager
Annie McVey
Co-Artistic Director
Dana Schwartz
Associate Producer
Elliot Shoenman
Executive Director
Zoia Wiseman
LAB Production Manager
Randee Trabitz
Literary Manager
Inkwell Development LAB
Empowering Playwrights
The Lerner Fellowship provides essential support to playwrights, offering financial resources and a collaborative environment to develop their works.
Collaborative Workshops
Our workshops bring together playwrights, directors, and actors to refine scripts through hands-on collaboration and creative exchange.
Artistic Growth
Through the workshop, playwrights gain invaluable insights and feedback, fostering artistic growth and innovation in their storytelling.