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Listen to the Bees: Kate Douglas Discusses Her Play The Apiary
Playwright Kate Douglas talks about her new dark comedy, an unsettling and sharp-witted cautionary tale about death, the planet, women, power & bees.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
Dig a Little Deeper: Environmental Plays for Earth Day
This Earth Day, plant some story seeds with a cultivated collection of plays about the environment.
THE BARD’S BIRTHDAY
Reimagining Shakespeare for the Modern Stage: Q&A with Author Andrew Shepherd
In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, explore the Bard’s timeless characters – reimagined by Andrew Shepherd – in this epic, romantic, sci-fi comedy.
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College Theatre: Picks for Your 2026/27 Season
This Concord Theatricals list has something for every college or university’s 2026/27 theatre program, with titles ranging from classic mysteries and romances to contemporary dramas and comedies.
Gathering Around Stories: How Reading Plays Together Sparked Play Club
Play Club founder Amy Wheeler shares the inspiring story of the club’s genesis and celebrates the unifying power of reading plays as a community.
The Play’s the Thing: Shows Inspired by Shakespeare
From William Shakespeare’s poems and stage works, contemporary theatremakers have taken the liberty of creating their own unique plays and musicals. Here’s a selection of brilliant and thrilling works inspired by The Bard of Avon.
Lauren Gunderson in Five Plays
Lauren Gunderson is one of America‘s most-produced living playwrights. Get a glimpse of her passionate work with these five plays, exploring science, humanity, overlooked women, human nature, feminism and theatre.
K-12 Theatre: Your 2026 Guide to Season Planning
It’s time to plan the next season for your school theatre program! Here’s an assortment of great plays and musicals for you to consider, from crowd-pleasing musicals to cutting-edge dramas.
Listen to the Bees: Kate Douglas Discusses Her Play The Apiary
Playwright Kate Douglas talks about her new dark comedy, an unsettling and sharp-witted cautionary tale about death, the planet, women, power and bees.