Regarding Inclement Weather: At this time, this performance will continue as scheduled. If things change, ticket holders will be notified via email. 

by Barry Wallace  |  January 11th  |  7pm  |  LAB Theatre

A young writer goes in search of long-lost stories about his Appalachian heritage. He discovers an enigmatic relative who exposes a horrifying truth about his family's past. Mountain folklore meets contemporary suspense on one writer’s journey as he rediscovers his forgotten childhood and confronts the power of storytelling.

Join us our rescheduled performance of The Gray Man by Eric Sorrels!

• If you previously a purchased ticket for the 2pm Saturday, January 11th performance, you do NOT need to reserve another seat. Your ticket has automatically transferred.
  

Music & Lyrics by Eric Sorrels  |  January 11th  |  2pm  |  LAB Theatre

An exclusive first listen of this captivating new musical in progress that reimagines the well-known legend of Pawley’s Island. A love story told in three hurricanes, this tale follows a couple’s ups and downs through the eyes of a shadowy figure who appears before storms to deliver life-saving warnings. A collaboration with First Take Co.

by Steve Sherman  |  January 12th  |  2pm  |  LAB Theatre

A famed NFL kicker’s career takes a nosedive after he misses the kick that would've won the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, his wife, teammate, and agent all fumble with his downward spiral. When unexpected consequences arise, David struggles to move forward in a sports-obsessed, social media-driven world where you’re only as good as your last kick.

Join us our rescheduled performance of Sweetheart Darling Honey Boo by Celeste Pelletier.

• If you previously a purchased ticket for the 7pm Friday, January 10th performance, you do NOT need to purchase another ticket. Your ticket has automatically transferred.
  
• If you previously marked your Festival Pass to be present at the January 10th performance, you do NOT need to take any action. Your seat has been saved!
  

If you missed your chance before to see this hilarious bedroom farce, you just got lucky. This performance is intended for mature audiences only. 

by Celeste Pelletier  |  January 12th  |  7pm  |  LAB Theatre

This outrageous, fast-paced farce takes you on a wild ride through the chaos of marriage and divorce. Packed with dry meatloaf, awkward threesomes, impromptu therapy sessions, and many other unexpected twists, it's sure to leave you laughing, cringing, and questioning everything you think you know about love. For mature audiences.

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• Entry to all three table readings and every performance of all four staged readings
• Invitation to the Festival Gala
• New Play Fest 2025 Commemorative Pass with lanyard

by Barry Wallace  |  January 3rd  |  7pm  |  LAB Theatre

A young writer goes in search of long-lost stories about his Appalachian heritage. He discovers an enigmatic relative who exposes a horrifying truth about his family's past. Mountain folklore meets contemporary suspense on one writer’s journey as he rediscovers his forgotten childhood and confronts the power of storytelling.

by Katie Myers  |  January 4th  |  2pm  |  LAB Theatre

Six years ago, a group of young people fought an oil pipeline in southern Louisiana and lost. Now they’re scattered, Gloria’s the last one left in their old bayou town, and a big hurricane’s on its way. Follow the group’s memories of their time deep in the magic and the darkness of the occupation and in the love they had for each other. For mature audiences.

by Steve Sherman  |  January 4th  |  7pm  |  LAB Theatre

A famed NFL kicker’s career takes a nosedive after he misses the kick that would've won the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, his wife, teammate, and agent all fumble with his downward spiral. When unexpected consequences arise, David struggles to move forward in a sports-obsessed, social media-driven world where you’re only as good as your last kick.

by Celeste Pelletier  |  January 5th  |  2pm  |  LAB Theatre

This outrageous, fast-paced farce takes you on a wild ride through the chaos of marriage and divorce. Packed with dry meatloaf, awkward threesomes, impromptu therapy sessions, and many other unexpected twists, it's sure to leave you laughing, cringing, and questioning everything you think you know about love. For mature audiences.

January 5th  |  5pm-7pm  |  Maple Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 2025 New Play Festival in style! Hosted at Maple Hall downtown, come enjoy toasts to this year's development series playwrights,  delicious hors d’oeuvres with desserts from Magpies Bakery, and a chance to mingle with the playwrights, actors, and creative minds behind this year's festival readings. 

Sponsored by Answer Quick.

by Linda Parsons  |  January 7th  |  7pm  |  Addison's Bookstore

On Decoration Day in East Tennessee, a young lawyer and her aunt visit the family cemetery. When her father returns from prison, old secrets and family tensions resurface. Through flashbacks and revelations, Kate confronts her family's troubled past, seeking to understand the meaning of home in a place steeped in history and remembrance.

by Greg Congleton  |  January 8th  |  7pm  |  The Emporium

Spanning 1840 to 1857, this powerful story follows a woman of mixed descent in her journey across the South as she navigates the realities of migration, identity, and belonging. With Indigenous and African spirits commenting on the choices of the living, we are faced with our nation’s conflicting struggle of manifest destiny and where we truly belong.

by Katie Myers  |  January 9th  |  7pm  |  LAB Theatre

Six years ago, a group of young people fought an oil pipeline in southern Louisiana and lost. Now they’re scattered, Gloria’s the last one left in their old bayou town, and a big hurricane’s on its way. Follow the group’s memories of their time deep in the magic and the darkness of the occupation and in the love they had for each other. For mature audiences.

THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR Sunday, January 12th, at 7pm.

If you previously purchased a ticket to this performance, fear not! Your ticket is automatically transferred to the Sunday January 12th performance.

by Celeste Pelletier  |  January 10th  |  7pm  |  LAB Theatre

This outrageous, fast-paced farce takes you on a wild ride through the chaos of marriage and divorce. Packed with dry meatloaf, awkward threesomes, impromptu therapy sessions, and many other unexpected twists, it's sure to leave you laughing, cringing, and questioning everything you think you know about love. For mature audiences.

This performance of The Gray Man has been rescheduled due to possible inclement weather conditions. 

If you previously reserved your seat for this performance, no fear! We automatically saved your seat for the rescheduled performance on Sunday, January 12th at 5 pm.

Music & Lyrics by Eric Sorrels  |  January 11th  |  2pm  |  LAB Theatre

An exclusive first listen of this captivating new musical in progress that reimagines the well-known legend of Pawley’s Island. A love story told in three hurricanes, this tale follows a couple’s ups and downs through the eyes of a shadowy figure who appears before storms to deliver life-saving warnings. A collaboration with First Take Co.