The Ed Vassallo Relentless Reading Series has been established in honor of our dear friend, actor and producer, Ed Vassallo, whose spirit and talent was and is responsible for bringing so much theater to life. The reading series allows writers to further develop their plays through staged readings at some of the top theaters across the United States and expose the writers and their work to a national audience.

Participating Theaters

• The American Conservatory Theater of San Francisco

• Asolo Repertory Theater

• Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

• Geva Theatre Center

• The Goodman

• The Huntington

• Milwaukee Repertory Theater

• The New Group

• The Studio Theatre

• Williamstown Theater Festival

• The Wilma Theater

The Relentless Award in London

The Old Vic will​ ​annually present a staged reading of the Relentless Award-winning play in London​, ​featuring a British cast and director​. ​The Relentless writer will see​ their work read on one of the most storied stages in the English-speaking world​ and ​have the opportunity to work with the artists and staff of one of the most exciting producing venues in the UK​.

​Past Award Winners