
“One of the most important theatrical events of the season.” – Richard Sanford, Columbus Underground
The Next Stage Initiative will turn the Studio 2 Theatre into a hothouse for new works in January! Be part of the growth & nurturing of some great plays as they come into their own.
If you’ve been following AVLT for a while, you know that we’ve a vested interest in daring, new plays. We’ve presented dozens of free readings over the years, and the Next Stage Initiative is the logical step into the future.
The Next Stage Initiative returns (for its fourth year) in January 2016 with 6 hot playwrights and their young plays in progress.
Recommended if You Like: Exploration, risk, and experimentation
1.03.16
Columbus Underground Preview by Richard Sanford

January 7 — 16, 2016
Riffe Center Studio Two
77 South High St.
Pay What You Want
There will be a casual, post-show conversation with the cast and crew after every performance. Playwrights will be included as indicated below.
Meanwhile by Jackie Hedeman
directed by Matt Slaybaugh
Talkback with the playwright.
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Still Quiet by Emily Dendinger
directed by Whitney Thomas Eads
Talkback with the playwright.
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Wanda, Daisy, and the Great Rapture
written by Alexis Schaetzle
directed by Jennifer Schlueter
Talkback with the playwright.
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Gabriel: A Polemic
by C. Denby Swanson
directed by Karie Miller
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The Short Comedy of Pope John Paul I, or Luciani!
by Danny Turek
directed by Daniel Shtivelberg
Talkback with the playwright.
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Wait for Me
by Mark Snyder
directed by Matt Slaybaugh
Talkback with the playwright.
MORE INFO.