Meet the Special Presentation Track Panelists

Every year, a small number of artists are selected to present bold, groundbreaking new work in our Special Presentation Tracks at the festival. These are curated pathways that celebrate vision, voice, and virtuosity across identity, form, and experience. The 2025 tracks are shaped by a powerhouse panel of artists, producers, and field-shifting cultural leaders. Their selections are in. The artists have been chosen. And we can’t wait to show you their picks!

• PANELISTS FOR SWANA AWARD

  Lisa Volta
  Myriam Ali

• PANELISTS FOR BIPOC NEW WORK AWARD

  Wi-Moto Nyoka
  Joyce Chung
  Nia Benjamin

• PANELISTS FOR NEW WORK BY CIRCUS ARTISTS OF COLOR (CSAW AWARD)

  Nathan Alford Tate
  Orianna Lee
  Queen Ravenden

• PANELISTS FOR PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY TEXT AND DRAMATURGY COHORT

  Taibi Magar
  Tyler Dobrosky

• PANELISTS FOR PERFORMANCE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES DEVELOPMENT COHORT

  Sam Tower
  Ganiah Bracy
  Ben Grinberg

• PANELISTS FOR IMMERSIVE AWARD

  Angel Edwards
  Taj Rauch
  Yannick Trapman-O’Brien