?!:New Works (‘?!’ is pronounced ‘Interrobang’) is a yearly, multi-week festival of new works in all mediums featuring all your most brilliant/disastrous ideas! It’s a performance party, a showcase of new ideas and big risks, a festival, and an opportunity to become part of the Brick’s artistic community.

Artists will present a piece between 1 and 20 minutes long on a split bill. No split bill is the same, but each bill includes four to five different pieces. Each piece has 1-2 performances during the festival, depending on availability.  

Tech time is typically 1 hour. Simpler is better. Easy on, easy off. Think creative and ambitious pop up with a collaborative spirit! 

The Brick team provides production management support, board op, box office staff, and a small honorarium.

Curated by The Brick Curation Team.

Submissions are now closed for ?!:New Works 2025. Check back in October for 2026 info and applications.

Performances for ?!: New Works will take place in April 2025.

For a taste of past festivals – check out the 2024 festival page or our YouTube Playlist featuring performances from the 2021 festival.

?!:New Works is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. ?!:New Works 2025 sponsored by Zakuska Vodka.