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The Wolves

From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, a girls' soccer team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.

September 12 - 20

Fri, Sat @ 7; Sat & Sun @ 2

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Coming Soon

Auditions for the 2026 8 Tens @ 8 Festival

Come be part of the world's longest-running short-play Festival!
16 plays, 16 directors
General auditions: September 21 & 22
from 6:30 to 9 pm at 1001 Center Street
Callbacks will happen over the next 4 evenings
More info HERE

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Misery
by William Goldman

Based on the novel by Stephen King, Misery keeps the audience on the edge of their seats as they witness the peril-fraught relationship between a novelist, Paul Sheldon, and his self-proclaimed "number one fan," Annie Wilkes. After a car accident in a snowstorm, Paul is “rescued” by Annie, who turns out to be dangerously obsessed with a series of his novels. This skillfully constructed play explores themes of obsession, captivity, and the sinister side of fandom, culminating in a horrific and dramatic struggle for survival.
Master of Horror Miguel Reyna directs the frighteningly talented cast of Manirose Bobisuthi, Ian Dyer, and Brad Roades.

(For ages 16+ only, due to graphic depictions of violence.)

Oct 17 - Nov 1

Thurs, Fri, Sat @ 8; Sun @ 2

$35 general / $32 senior/student