Ashland New Plays Festival

Jyoti, a recent widow with ailing health, finds the future of her well-being in her daughters’ hands. A multigenerational and multicultural dark comedy that explores the love language of food, the deep wounds of sibling rivalry, and how a family moves through grief- Nerve asks what our legacy is and that we truly leave behind.…

Greg’s received a terminal diagnosis. But the Earth's dying, too, so like, at least he’s in good company? This all makes sense to Greg. After all, the world’s too big not to be kind of magical. Each play will have both a matinee and evening performance. Standard tickets are $25; for those who need access…

A son tries to save his mother. She has other ideas. So do two mysterious strangers who watch the play—and ask the son to tell the story again and again until he gets it right, whatever right might be. Each play will have both a matinee and evening performance. Standard tickets are $25; for those…

Jyoti, a recent widow with ailing health, finds the future of her well-being in her daughters’ hands. A multigenerational and multicultural dark comedy that explores the love language of food, the deep wounds of sibling rivalry, and how a family moves through grief- Nerve asks what our legacy is and that we truly leave behind.…

Join us for our annual playwriting workshop! Join one of our accomplished Host Playwrights and two of the 2024 winners for this this year's exclusive festival workshop. This writing-intensive workshop features insights, in-class writing time, and a few tips and tricks from the playwrights, helping you take the next steps in your own writing journey!…

After her divorce, Allison employs the latest technology from the Institute for Enhanced Connections in an effort to help her cope. As the technology proves extremely effective, her best friend, Sadie, grows more and more concerned about its impact and repercussions. Each play will have both a matinee and evening performance. Standard tickets are $25;…

A son tries to save his mother. She has other ideas. So do two mysterious strangers who watch the play—and ask the son to tell the story again and again until he gets it right, whatever right might be. Each play will have both a matinee and evening performance. Standard tickets are $25; for those…

Join us for our annual playwriting workshop! Join one of our accomplished Host Playwrights and two of the 2024 winners for this this year's exclusive festival workshop. This writing-intensive workshop features insights, in-class writing time, and a few tips and tricks from the playwrights, helping you take the next steps in your own writing journey!…

Greg’s received a terminal diagnosis. But the Earth's dying, too, so like, at least he’s in good company? This all makes sense to Greg. After all, the world’s too big not to be kind of magical. Each play will have both a matinee and evening performance. Standard tickets are $25; for those who need access…