Trademark Theater Commissions Three Artists for Program
The Minneapolis theater has selected three creators to develop new original works as part of its IN THE WORKS series.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Arts Theater — General
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Trademark Theater has commissioned Meghan Kreidler, Jason Zencka, and Brandon Zang for its IN THE WORKS program. This initiative supports theatrical ideas in their early stages of development.
Why it matters
The program strengthens the pipeline of original theatrical work by championing artists who create stories about contemporary life. It provides a structured space for creative experimentation before a piece is fully formed.
Trademark Theater is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary season. The organization was founded in 2017 to support local playwrights and directors.
The players
Trademark Theater
This is a Minneapolis-based theater company founded in 2017 that focuses on developing original theatrical works.
Meghan Kreidler
She is one of the commissioned artists selected to develop the new work titled Anya.
Jason Zencka
He is a New York-based artist commissioned to create the theatrical work titled Crazy Pills.
Brandon Zang
Hailing from Vancouver, he is an artist commissioned to develop the project titled When You Die You Go to Skyrim.
The details
Meghan Kreidler will work on the piece titled Anya, while Jason Zencka develops Crazy Pills and Brandon Zang crafts the work When You Die You Go to Skyrim. These commissions allow the artists to refine concepts that are not yet ready for full production.
Timeline
Trademark Theater was founded in 2017.
The theater selected artists for the 2026 program.
Industry Dynamics
The theater industry is increasingly utilizing development labs to foster original narratives before they reach the main stage. This commissioning model follows the pattern established by the Jerome Foundation fellowship program for emerging artists to provide creators with early-stage support.
While these works are currently in development, audiences can expect future updates regarding workshop performances or public readings in the Twin Cities area. These early development cycles are often the first look at new plays before they join the professional touring circuit.
The takeaway
Supporting theater in its early developmental stages is essential for fostering the next generation of creative voices. Readers interested in new work should keep an eye on regional theater calendars for upcoming staged readings of these specific projects.
Further reading
Find more news on upcoming regional productions in the Arts Theater — General section.
More information
View the project descriptions and artist bios on the IN THE WORKS program information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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