The Relentless Award, established in honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman and his pursuit of truth in the theater, is the largest annual cash prize in American theater awarded to a playwright in recognition of a new play.
“People on the lookout for fierce talent and boldly adventuresome plays have learned to take a cue from the Relentless Award.”
—The New York Times
Upcoming Events
Intríngulis
May 26 - June 7 | Theatre Row
Last performed in 2011, Intríngulis returns with new urgency in 2026. The word means a snag, a complication—a knot you can’t easily untangle. Carlo Albán’s solo play traces his family’s immigration journey and the long path to legalization, told from the fault lines of what it means to be “American.” Told with pathos, music, joy, and scathing honesty, this is a true story of family, fearlessness, and what it means to speak the world in many languages.
The Verbatim Salon
May 19 | Theatre Row
The Verbatim Salon is a monthly public event where actors share stories from interviews recorded with people interacting with the US immigration system. These stories are performed using an in-ear verbatim technique. Actors listen in real time to the recordings via headphones as they speak the words aloud in front of the audience. Learn more