The New Cosmopolitans is a laboratory for the work of theater artist Ryan Hartley, in collaboration with fellow theater artists.
The New Cosmopolitans develops and presents theater with a distinctly progressive, postmodern worldview. Our work asks more questions than it attempts to answer, inviting dialogue and paradox. We are committed to populating the theater space with artists who represent the population of the world.
Most recently, The New Cosmopolitans presented Gummy Worm at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival, winning a Fringe Producers' ENCORE Award and a Pick of the Fringe designation, as well as a nomination for Best Comedy at the Fringe Awards. Gummy Worm is a new comedy by Nathaniel Foster, following four high school friends who get more than they bargained for after they sign up for a sex ed elective. Our return to live theater in-person couldn't have been better.
New Queer Works was our "pandemic project": a development program for playwrights from the queer community, in order to amplify the diverse voices of queer theater work.
Throughout 2020 & 2021, the workshops and readings were held virtually, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each piece was wildly unique, and each spoke to the moment in profound ways.
Thank you for your interest in our ongoing work!
Learn More: http://thenewcosmopolitans.com