What's Happening at ABTC in 2026?

THANK YOU to the 174 playwrights that participated

in our 2025 Playwright Invitational!!

It took almost a year to explore so many wonderful stories,

and we feel fortunate to have spent time

in the worlds created by these talented writers.

The FINALISTS are:

(in alphabetical order by the playwright's last name)

SWITZERLAND by Veronique Autphenne

SHATTERED PIECES by Joel Day

JOHN DILLINGER GETS A MANICURE by Elise Forier Edie

BRAND NEW DAY by Barbara Blumenthal Ehrlich

DRIVE by Barbara Hammond

LOVE'S LABOURS LOST & FOUND by Kathleen Maule Holen

SEVEN NIGHTS by Alice Jankell

FINDING ELVIS by Mindy Pfeffer

MONUMENTAL by Gwendolyn Rice

THE HUMANITARIAN by Irene Ziegler

This summer we are bringing ABTC alumni actors into

the rehearsal studio to give the plays a table read.

We are excited to hear the words lifted off the page.

We will announce our selections for our next

CornerStone Reading Series by August 30, 2026.

We love getting together with creative folks and exploring a play!

Want to support live theater and our new projects in 2026?

Please consider a tax-deductible contribution.

Your support is more vital than ever!