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2026 Season

2026 Season Announcement

10/19/2025

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Jan. 16–18, 2026
Readers’ Theater: Now and Then
A poignant and funny Reader’s Theater piece about love, ambition, and destiny—with a surprising twist.

By Sean Grennan, directed by Jim Ditto
Auditions: Nov. 8 & 9 • Sign Up


Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 2026
Readers’ Theater: The Playground
When a mother wanders into a Manhattan playground, she finds herself face-to-face with the surreal world of privilege and pretense.
By James Dalglish, directed by Don Nelson

Mar. 20–29, 2026
Tom Z. Children’s Theater: Once Upon Camelot
A whimsical comedy full of magic, mayhem, and medieval silliness—Merlin as a fly, knights turned into frogs, and a hero you’d never expect.
By Craig Sodaro, directed by Jane Orme
Auditions: Dec. 3 & 9 • Sign Up


July 17–26, 2026
Mainstage: Lend Me a Soprano
Curtain up on chaos! When the diva can’t go on, an eager assistant slips into costume. Cue mistaken identities, wild cover-ups, and high-note hilarity as opera night transforms into a laugh-out-loud farce of epic proportions.
By Ken Ludwig, directed by Carolanne Steinebach

Sept. 25–Oct. 4, 2026
Mainstage: The Revolutionists
Four fierce women rewrite the rules during the French Revolution—armed with wit, passion, and the occasional quill. This razor-sharp comedy proves that laughter, courage, and sisterhood are the ultimate acts of rebellion.
By Lauren Gunderson, directed by Julie Wenzel

Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2026
Readers’ Theater: The Crucible
Witch hunts, hysteria, and the courage to stand tall. In Salem’s firestorm of fear, neighbors turn on neighbors—yet truth and integrity burn brighter. A timeless reminder that resisting panic is the bravest spell of all.
By Arthur Miller, directed by Magnolia Brown

Dec. 4–13, 2026
Mainstage: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Step into Jane Austen’s world for a festive holiday gathering at the Darcy estate. Filled with laughter, romance, and family cheer, this heartwarming holiday production celebrates love, second chances, and the joy of coming home.
By Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, directed by Phil Quevillon.




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