Next Stage Initiative 2017

February 17 — 26, 2017
@ Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad St.

Pay What You Want

There will be a casual, post-show conversation with the cast and crew after every performance. Playwrights will be included as indicated below.

ABOUT THE NEXT STAGE INITIATIVE

Now in it’s fifth year, the Next Stage Initiative makes its debut at the Columbus Museum of Art. Be part of the growth & nurturing of some great plays as they come into their own.

AVLT has a vested interest in daring, new plays. The Next Stage Initiative provides opportunities for up and coming playwrights – both local and national – to share their works in various stages of development. Six talented playwrights from Columbus and beyond will share their unfinished works and provide audiences with opportunities to witness the creative process unfolding.

Dear Piqua

written and performed by Drew Eberly
directed by Audrey Rush

Friday, February 17 @ 8pm – a lightly staged reading
Talkback with the playwright.

Give It All Back

written by Calamity West
directed by Jessie Boetcher

Saturday, February 18 @ 8pm – a play reading

Laura Days or Little House in the Big City

written by Emily Dendinger
directed by Elizabeth Wellman

Sunday, February 19 @ 2pm – a workshop staging
Talkback with the playwright.

Matter Out of Place

by James Ijames
directed by Shilarna Stokes

Friday, February 24 @ 8pm – a play reading

Cellular

by Joe Kopyt
directed by Yolanda Board

Saturday, February 25 @ 8pm – a staged reading
Talkback with the playwright.

The Armor Plays: Cinched and Strapped

by Selina Fillinger
directed by Karie Miller

Sunday, February 26 @ 2pm (Cinched) / 6pm (Strapped)
two lightly staged readings