The Language Archive

A winter trip out to Spring Green can be just as magical as one in midsummer. The theater’s play-reading series, Winter Words, sold out quickly as per usual, so hopefully you didn’t spend a lot of time pondering which show to pick — previous years' plays have made it to full fledged productions, including at APT. These staged readings in the indoor Touchstone theater begin on Jan. 29 with The Language Archive by Julia Cho. A man dedicated to saving the dying languages of the world finds himself at a loss for words when communicating with his wife and his lab assistant. It’s followed by Dirty Laundry by Mathilde Dratwa (Feb. 12), Casey and Diana by Nick Green (Feb. 26) and Primary Trust by Eboni Booth (March 25). Watch for last-minute ticket availability at americanplayers.org/tickets.

media release: APT's popular play-reading series, Winter Words, is returning to the Touchstone - just in time to celebrate new works for a new year.

Tickets $30 | Performances Begin at 7:00 PM in the Touchstone Theatre. Tickets on Sale Wednesday, January 3, 10:00 AM CT. Online Only.

A tradition for APT artists and guests alike, Winter Words provides room to explore stories that are new to us, with laser-focus on the language. The readings are one-night only, and tickets are in high-demand, so plan your visit, and get ready to be present with the actors on stage as they explore these new works with you.

Past Winter Words readings have included The Brothers Size by Tarell Alvin McCraney, The Moors by Jen Silverman and The River Bride by Marisela Treviño Orta - all later fully staged for our 2022 season.