Wisconsin Wrights New Play Festival

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Maureen Janson Heintz

Dana Pellebon

Forward Theater Company’s 2022 Wisconsin Wrights New Play Festival kicks off on May 18 with a reading of Viragos — A Play with Found Text by Katherine E. Norman of Madison (directed by Jessica Lanius). It’s followed by Civil Union by Amy Hanson of Racine on May 19 (directed by Dana Pellebon); and Lifers by Quan Barry of Madison on May 20 (directed by Mary MacDonald Kerr); plus a “bonus reading” of Artemisia by Lauren Gunderson on May 21 (directed by Jennifer Uphoff Gray). There’s nothing more exciting than seeing the debut of a new play, especially by a writer from your own city. $15 suggested donation at the door.

press release: May 18 - 20, 2022, Edgewood College | Diane Ballweg Theatre. $15 suggested donation at door.

We're excited to announce the plays and schedule for the 2022 Wisconsin Wrights New Play Festival!

The goal of Forward Theater Company with Wisconsin Wrights is to support and develop new theatrical works by Wisconsin writers in a biennial festival. After a submission and feedback process, selected playwrights rehearse with professional directors, dramaturgs, and actors to develop their plays, culminating in public readings at the festival. Each night is dedicated to a single play.

THE PLAYS:

Wednesday, May 18 @ 7:30pm: Viragos - A Play with Found Text by Katherine E. Norman (Madison)

Thursday, May 19 @ 7:30pm: Civil Union by Amy Hanson (Racine)

Friday, May 20 @ 7:30pm: Lifers by Quan Barry (Madison)

Saturday, May 21 @7:30 pm (bonus reading): Artemisia by Lauren Gunderson