The O'Neill National Playwrights Conference is an annual event held at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Connecticut. It focuses on the development of new plays by emerging and established playwrights. The conference provides a collaborative environment where writers can work with directors, actors, and dramaturgs to refine their scripts. During the conference, selected playwrights receive feedback on their work through staged readings and workshops. This program aims to support the creative process and foster innovative storytelling in theater. The O'Neill National Playwrights Conference has played a significant role in launching many successful plays and playwrights into the theater world.