In a world increasingly defined by digital isolation and existential questioning, a new theatrical force is rising to reclaim the stage. Diamond Mesh Inc.Theatrical Productions, led by producers Matt Bader and Faith Pasch, is proud to announce the inaugural Manifestival, a new works festival running from July 16th to August 9th in New York City.
The Search for Connection
Diamond Mesh is more than a production company; it is a response to the modern human condition. Launching with a provocative philosophical inquiry, the company’s mission centers on the “why” behind our collective loneliness.
“You did not stumble upon these questions. You found them. Just like you found this,” says the company’s statement. “We are Diamond Mesh. We have been looking for you too.”
The Manifestival: A Call for Submissions
The Manifestival is currently seeking digital submissions of new, 60–75 minute plays designed for intimate, character-driven production. Designed to strip theater down to its rawest, most impactful form, the festival emphasizes storytelling over spectacle.
Submission Guidelines & Opportunities:
- The Format: Scripts must feature a cast of five actors or fewer.
- The Aesthetic: Adaptable to minimal design (sparse set: one table, two chairs).
- The Series:
–The Signature Series: a Group of productions having a limited three performances during the festival.
–One Night Only Series: A high-impact, single-evening performance.
The MODEL: In a rare move for the NYC festival circuit, selected productions keep 100% of their ticket sales, providing a sustainable platform for playwrights & creators. Playwrights are encouraged to submit their work via the Official Manifestival Submission Form. Slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meet the Founding Executive Producers:
Faith Pasch — A New York City-based powerhouse, Pasch is an actress, singer, and producer with credits ranging from the I Was a Teenage She-Devil UK Premier to the Disney Cruise Line. A champion for marginalized voices, Pasch recently founded Faith Pasch Productions and co-founded Fate Productions, a company dedicated to highlighting female and non-binary voices in the cabaret circuit.
Matt Bader — A versatile actor, writer, and producer hailing from Milford, CT, Bader brings a wealth of international experience to Diamond Mesh. His past producing credits include The Silly William Gambit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. As a performer, he is known for his work in The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Connecticut Repertory Theater), the series The Startup, and his ongoing work with The Dinner Detective.
Join the Movement
- Website: diamondmeshinc.com
- Instagram: @diamondmeshinc
- Email: Mattbader@diamondmeshinc.com | Faithpasch@diamondmeshinc.com
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