Maroon Theatre Project

We are just one week away from The Winter Session! ❄️Come and build community with MTP. Are you a college student home for winter break?? Or just a young person looking for artistic and creative community in Newark? Pull up for a day of workshops, performances, food and vibes. Come get to know us!

RSVP Link in bio for The Winter Session

Come warm up with us this winter season ❄️ MTP invites Newark young adults ages 18-30 to The Winter Session in December 20th from 12pm-4pm.

Join us for an afternoon of arts-base workshops, food, cozy treats, gifts and space to connect with other young people looking for community through the arts.

Brought to life through the Prudential Center Community Grants.

RSVP link in bio!

Come warm up with us this winter season ❄️ MTP invites Newark young adults ages 18-30 to The Winter Session in December 20th from 12pm-4pm at

Join us for an afternoon of arts-base workshops, food, cozy treats, gifts and space to connect with other young people looking for community through the arts.

Brought to life through the Prudential Center Community Grants.

RSVP link in bio!

Things have been quiet for Maroon Theatre Project for some time, but we are preparing for a comeback and we would love for you to help spread the word about our upcoming event, MTP’s Community Day on December 20th.

This event will be rooted in Black feminist traditions of radical joy, creativity, and imagination. More information and RSVP link coming soon! This is a youth-led space for young people ages 18-30.

-Tasha G. founder/artistic director

This Saturday, Oct. 12th from 1:15pm-2:30pm our Artistic Director, Tasha Grant, will be speaking alongside one of our Lorraine Hansberry Youth Playwriting fellows and member of MTP at the presented by Victoria Foundation & Rutgers University—Newark. Join us for “The Power of Youth in Newark: Voices of Leadership and Stories of Action.” This will be a transformative panel conversation centering some phenomenal youth from multiple youth-serving organizations here in the city of Newark. Use the QR code to Register!

Please join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and celebration at Maroon Theatre Project’s Spring Showcase! 🎭

🗓 Date: Friday, May 10
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Heritage Hall (inside the Hahne & Co building, next to Kite & Key)

Celebrate the incredible achievements of our founding MTP cohort and Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Fellows. It’s going to be a night filled with artistic sharing that you won’t want to miss!

Don’t forget to RSVP for FREE using the QR code or Link Here: lu.ma/MTP2024

We are extending the deadline for the Lorraine Hansberry Youth Playwriting Fellowship for a final time!

Applications are due this Sunday November 19th at 11:59PM. However we will continue to take applications to consider through early next week. If you know a young person interested but may need additional time please let us know by emailing us at [email protected].

Application can be accessed here: bit.ly/973MTP

Please help us spread the word to find 8 brilliant Newark youth to embark on this special journey with!

Maroon Theatre Project is excited to announce the launch of the Lorraine Hansberry Youth Playwriting Fellowship, a groundbreaking initiative created specifically for Newark's youth. This unique program is designed to empower high school students, providing them with a platform to explore sociopolitical issues, collaborate with their peers, and write original plays that delve into topics they are most passionate about. Through the art of theatre, this fellowship aims to equip youth with the tools and skills necessary to address social justice issues, fostering leadership, problem-solving abilities, and an environment that values creativity, self-expression, and artistic development.

Fellows Will:
-Receive a $750 stipend disbursed throughout the fellowship.
-Gain a deep understanding of social justice issues and the power of theatre in addressing them.
-Develop artistic and creative writing skills.
-Foster collaboration, teamwork and build community with their peers.
-Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced theatre professionals.
-Showcase original play in a special staged reading series in Spring 2024.

We are looking for Newark high schoolers ages 14-18 for this program which will run from mid-November to May 2024. This is a hybrid opportunity with a mix of in-person and virtual meetings on Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:30pm and one Saturday a month 11am-3pm.

Application submissions are due November 1st at 11:59PM. The application is linked here:

bit.ly/973MTP

Please help us reach Newark youth through your networks! It would be greatly appreciated. Any questions can be directed to [email protected] or visit maroontheatreproject.com for more information.