The Cape Cod Theatre Project is a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 by actors Andrew Polk and Jim Bracchitta, with the mission of collaborating with playwrights, actors, directors, and the public in developing new American plays. The performances are staged readings, after which the audience members may share their reactions with the playwright and help him/her revise the script. Performances are staged at Falmouth Academy, in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
The Cape Cod Theatre Project also offers an internship program in which young people are able to learn about stage production and theatrical techniques.
The Cape Cod Theatre Project produced 64 plays from 1995 to 2012. By year, these plays are:
1995: Scaring the Fist by Ben Bettenbender, directed by Andrew Polk; Stanton’s Garage by Joan Ackerman, directed by Christopher Payton;The Vast Difference by Jeff Daniels, directed by Joel Bishoff
1996: Emil by Ben Bettenbender, directed by Andrew Polk; The Mineola Twins by Paul Vogel, directed by Mark Ramont; The Sanctuary Club by Wesley Moore, directed by Chris Payton
1997: After The Orchard by William M. Hoffman, directed by Joumana Risk; Vick’s Boy by Ben Bettenbender, directed by Michael Warren Powell; Miracle Mile written and performed by Clark Middleton, directed by Michael Warren Powell; The Kiss At City Hall by Joe DiPietro, directed by Joel Bishoff
1998: A Sense Of Place by Lanford Wilson, directed by Michael Warren Powell; Birdgirl by Anne Harris, directed by Jim Bracchitta
1999: Jack, Jesus And The Brazilian Marrano by Daniel Goldfarb, directed by Brad Rouse; One Under by Israel Horovitz, directed by Joel Bishoff; Women Who Steal by Carter W. Lewis, directed by Michael Warren Powell
2000: Longevity Abbreviated (or for Those Who Don’t Have The Time) by Carter W. Lewis, directed by Gabriel Barre; Wilder by Erin Cressida Wilson, directed by Lisa Portes. Musical direction: The Red Clay Ramblers (Jack Herrick, Mike Carver); Modern Orthodox by Daniel Goldfarb, directed by Christopher Ashley
2001: Lilia! written, performed and directed by Libby Skala; The Infinite Ache by David Schulner, directed by Greg Leaming; Welcome To Westchester by Jeannie Zusy, directed by Lisa Portes; The Treehouse by Etan Frankel, directed by Ethan McSweeny