The Theater Project Announces Free Fall New Play Readings Series, Starting with TWO BY TWO

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Gail Lou and Jim Benner will present original short plays in a series hosted by the Friends of the Cranford Library.

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The Theater Project will launch its Fall 2026 New Play Readings series at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at Cranford Community Center's 110-seat theater. Admission is free, with no registration required. The Friends of the Cranford Library will host the series, which is made possible in part through a Union County Local Arts Grant. The Cranford Community Center is located at 220 Walnut Avenue.

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“Think of it as a sneak preview of what may someday be a fully produced play,” said Mark Spina, artistic director of The Theater Project. “It's like being invited to sit in on a rehearsal. The actors carry scripts as they perform and move from scene to scene. The post-reading discussions are always interesting and exciting, not only for the audience, but also for the playwrights. The conversations allow audiences a rare opportunity to contribute to the development of a dramatic work. Likewise, the discussions give the playwrights immediate insight into how their work is received.”

The September 19 program, titled Two by Two, will feature the following short plays:.

After the readings, audience members will have the opportunity to offer feedback to the playwrights. Large-print programs and scripts are available with advance request.

Founded in 1994 and based in Union, The Theater Project introduces New Jersey audiences to new plays and supports rising playwrights and theater artists. It develops new audiences for theater by service to the community, providing programs for children, and using theater as a forum to address current issues.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/article/Free-Staged-Readings-of-New-Plays-at-Cranford-Community-Center-20260909)._