New Season 2026/27

2:22 A GHOST STORY
by Danny Robbins

Directed by Keith Swainston

Presented in October in the Main House

2:22 – A Ghost Story is a psychological thriller about Jenny, who believes her new home is haunted, and her skeptical husband, Sam. While hosting dinner at 2:22 AM, the couple confronts their differing beliefs about a haunting. The play is a tense drama focusing on relationships and the unknown, ending with a shocking twist.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
by Mary Elliott Nelson

Directed by Yvonne Patterson

Presented in December in the Main House

It’s a Wonderful Life  follows George Bailey, a man who sacrifices his dreams to help his community, only to face despair on Christmas Eve after his uncle loses $8,000, threatening him with ruin. Guardian angel Clarence saves him by showing an alternate reality where he was never born, proving George’s life profoundly impacted others.

THAT FACE
by Polly Stenham

Directed by Evie O’Connell

Presented in January in the Studio

That Face  by Polly Stenham is a raw, intense drama about a dysfunctional, wealthy family imploding due to a drug-addicted, alcoholic mother, Martha, and an absent father. Martha’s children, Mia and Henry, become caregivers to their parent until a prank at boarding school brings their chaotic, abusive lives to a crisis.

THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Jez Butterworth

Directed by Rory Reynolds

Presented in March in the Main House

The Hills of California is a drama set in 1976 Blackpool, where the Webb sisters reunite at their childhood guest house while their mother, Veronica, dies of cancer. The plot jumps to the 1950s, showing Veronica grooming her daughters for fame, leading to a crucial, traumatizing decision that splits the family apart for 20 years. 

I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE
by Joe Pietro

Directed by Claire Adams

Presented in April in the Studio

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a musical comedy revue exploring the complexities of modern dating, marriage, and relationships through a series of vignettes and songs. It follows the journey from first dates and “macho” posturing to the realities of marriage and child-rearing. Typically featuring a small cast playing multiple roles, the show offers a humorous and heartfelt look at love’s consequences, from early awkwardness to long-term companionship

PRIDE & PREJUDICE
by Jane Austen
adapted by Janet Munsil

Directed by Brian Seal

Presented in June in the Main House

Janet Munsil’s stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is a fast-paced, witty, and romantic two-hour adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. Premiering in 2012, this version is recognized for compressing the complex plot while maintaining the sharp repartee, focusing on the courtship between the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. 

MACHINAL
by Sophie Treadwell

Directed by Steve Thompson

Presented in June/July in the Studio

Written in 1928, Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal is a landmark of American Expressionist theatre. The play follows a “Young Woman” (later named Helen Jones) who feels suffocated by the rigid, mechanical expectations of a patriarchal society. Inspired by the real-life 1927 murder trial of Ruth Snyder, it is structured into nine episodes that represent the “machinery” of a woman’s life.