2026 New Works Festival


Anatomy of Flight

written by Lisa A. Price

directed by Zanne Gerrard

The Story:

When a prominent climate champion dies under suspicious circumstances, renowned mycologist Dr. Catherine Babin is called to investigate, deep in a Pacific Northwest forest. Anatomy of Flight is an eco-thriller that explores climate change, scientific integrity, ambition, and the moral compromises hidden beneath achievement.

Performances:

  • Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
  • Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 15, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2:00 PM

Content information: 
Murder, poison, climate change, political wrangling, mushrooms

 

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2026 New Works Festival


stop your crying, baby

written by Max Koh

directed by Monty Rozema

The Story:

Euphemia Peasant and Sally Alder haven't spoken in 10 years...until tonight. In the park where they smoked weed for the first time, Euphemia tells Sally she is going to apologize for the 6 ways she's wronged her during their friendship and then they will never see each other again.

Performances:

  • Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 8, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM

Content information: 

Presence of a prop firearm, graphic language, physical violence, discussion of drug abuse/addiction, attempted suicide and suicidal ideation

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2026 New Works Festival


Show C

written by Véro Lecocq

directed by Emily Fortuna

The Story:

Antigone and Joan of Arc find themselves together in the afterlife. An aristocrat from Ancient Greece and a peasant from medieval France, the two women baffle, intrigue, and infuriate each other. When a mysterious invitation arrives, Antigone and Joan struggle to agree on what to do. They spent their whole lives saying no to those in power. Will this be the first time that they say yes?

Performances:

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

Content information: 

Physical violence, discussion of sexism, discussion of suicide, allusion to sexual assault, discussions about hearing voices, reference to incest (Oedipus), discussion of being burned at the stake

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2026 New Works Festival


Loom

written by Carolynne Wilcox 

directed by Cristin J. Hubbard

The Story:

The Three Fates, the timeless sisters who’ve woven, measured and cut the threads of the lives of mortals have done their duties throughout time. Hermes, the Messenger God, pays them a visit just as they realize Atropos’s shears have gone missing. It’s been forbidden for them to jump into the dreams of mortals, but suddenly they must, before the dead literally begin to rise on earth. A lyrical journey through contemporary dreams, the god realm and the underworld containing themes of loss, domestic issues and climate change.

Performances:

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM
  • Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, November 22, 2026, 7:30 PM

Content information: 

Themes of death, depictions of fire and drowning, way too much yarn. 

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