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
Daniel Shoenman

Co-Artistic Director

Tessa Slovis
Tessa Slovis

Social Media Manager

Annie McVey
Annie McVey

Co-Artistic Director

Dana Schwartz
Dana Schwartz

Associate Producer

Elliot Shoenman
Elliot Shoenman

Executive Director

Zoia Wiseman
Zoia Wiseman

LAB Production Manager

Randee Trabitz
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.