Since its founding in 1982, Artists Rep has been committed to bringing never-before-seen plays to Portland audiences.  Over the years, we are proud to have produced more new work than any other company in Portland.  In addition to introducing local audiences to the newest and hottest plays from the national scene through Pacific Northwest, Oregon, and Portland Premieres, Artists Rep also cultivates brand new work with World Premiere productions and workshop productions.

Through the workshop process, playwrights and directors are given an opportunity to work on a play with actors and audience, gaining valuable insights that sitting alone in front of a computer screen could never generate.

As part of its commitment to the process of creating new work, Artists Rep participates in PATA's Fertile Ground Festival of New Works each January and also hosts its own workshops throughout the year.