Checkout our 2026-2027 Season!
What the Constitution Means to Me
October 22-25 & October 29-November 1
What the Constitution Means to Me follows playwright, Heidi Schreck, as she recreates the constitutional debate competitions she participated in as a teenager, when she traveled the country giving speeches about the U.S. Constitution to win scholarship money. Returning to the stage years later, Schreck examines the document through the lens of her own life and the experiences of the women in her family, revealing how issues such as domestic violence, gender equality, immigration, and civil rights have been influenced by constitutional interpretation.
As the play unfolds, personal stories intertwine with historical events, legal precedents, and moments of humor, inviting audiences to consider both the promise and the shortcomings of America's founding document. The production culminates in a spirited constitutional debate that challenges both the characters and the audience to imagine how democracy can continue to evolve.
Equal parts memoir, civic conversation, and theatrical event, What the Constitution Means to Me is an engaging, thought-provoking exploration of justice, equality, and the enduring question of what the Constitution means—not just in theory, but in the lives of everyday Americans.
Written by Heidi Schreck and directed by Charlotte Keefe
A Christmas Story
December 16, 17 & 18
A Christmas Story is a heartwarming holiday comedy that follows young Ralphie Parker on his determined quest for the perfect Christmas gift: an official Red Ryder BB gun. Along the way, Ralphie navigates schoolyard bullies, eccentric family traditions, embarrassing mishaps, and well-meaning adults who repeatedly warn him, "You'll shoot your eye out!" Filled with humor, nostalgia, and holiday spirit, the play celebrates the magic and mayhem of childhood at Christmastime. Taos Onstage is performing a radio play version of A Christmas Story with a live foley, singing and holiday fun for all!
Adapted by Phillip Grecian and directed by Ana Chávez
The Waverly Gallery
February 18-21 & February 25-28
Kenneth Lonergan's The Waverly Gallery centers on Gladys Green, an energetic, talkative widow who owns a modest art gallery in New York City's Greenwich Village. Once a vibrant presence in her community, Gladys begins to exhibit increasingly obvious signs of Alzheimer's disease. As her memory fades and her ability to manage daily life deteriorates, her family must confront the emotional and practical challenges of her illness. Her daughter, Ellen, and son-in-law, Howard, struggle to balance compassion with the difficult decisions that accompany Gladys's declining independence. Her grandson, Daniel, serves as both participant and observer, reflecting on his grandmother's remarkable personality and the painful transformation brought on by dementia. Through Daniel's memories, the audience experiences Gladys as she was—warm, generous, opinionated, and endlessly conversational—even as her illness gradually erodes the qualities that once defined her.
Rather than focusing solely on the disease itself, The Waverly Gallery examines how families navigate grief that unfolds over time. Moments of humor and tenderness are woven throughout the story, highlighting the resilience of love in the face of inevitable loss. The play is ultimately a poignant meditation on memory, identity, and the lasting imprint people leave on those who love them, reminding audiences that while memories may fade, the connections forged through family endure.
Written by Kenneth Lonergan and directed by Christina Madsen
Bedroom Farce
April 15-18 & April 22-25
Set entirely in the bedrooms of three different homes, Alan Ayckbourn's Bedroom Farce unfolds over a single eventful night as the lives of four couples become unexpectedly intertwined. At the center of the chaos are Trevor and Susannah, a volatile young couple whose constant arguments and dramatic reconciliations spill over into the lives of their friends and family.
Following yet another explosive fight, Trevor embarks on an evening of uninvited visits, seeking sympathy and advice while unknowingly disrupting everyone else's carefully laid plans. His restless wanderings—and Susannah's own emotional journey—create a domino effect of misunderstandings, awkward encounters, and comic disasters. Meanwhile, the other couples grapple with their own relationship struggles, from fading romance and communication breakdowns to the quiet compromises that sustain long-term marriages.
As the evening progresses, bedrooms become places of confrontation, comfort, confession, and reconciliation. Through clever staging and brilliantly timed dialogue, Ayckbourn reveals both the absurdity and the tenderness of married life. While the play delivers plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, it also offers an insightful portrait of love's complexities, showing that every relationship has its own challenges, imperfections, and enduring strengths. Filled with memorable characters, sparkling wit, and impeccable comic timing, Bedroom Farce remains one of Alan Ayckbourn's most celebrated comedies, delighting audiences with its relatable humor and affectionate examination of the joys and frustrations of sharing a life with someone else.
Written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Lynn Hamrick
The Scarlet Tanager
June 17-20 & June 24-27
The winner of the Don Keefe Memorial Playwriting Contest! More information on the play to come.
Written by Pamela Cuming
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