New Works Series - April 26 2026
written by: Deb Hiett
directed by: Kathleen Thunberg
featuring: Tess McHugh, sxr gripp, Chris Wehrman, Ingrid Madelayne, Gabby Parsons In the early hours of an ordinary Monday morning, a young married couple’s world is turned upside down.
An event so bizarre, so explosive and mysterious that it BLASTS open their life together, and brings dangers and unexpected gifts. (It also brings police, neighbors, and federal agents to their door.)
This is Crazy, an unpredictable, juicy, quirky comedy by Deb Hiett, explores the power of kindness through this uncanny stroke of fate, as all these characters learn that they are not alone.
Tickets are free, and donations keep the New Works Series alive and growing!
Admission is free to the public. Donations keep the NWS alive!
What is the New Works Series?
The New Works Series: Staged Readings of Plays in Progress is in its 4th season this year at Bennington Theater. Local actors perform original new plays, scripts in hand, after only 6 hours of rehearsal. The plays may be staged or simply read aloud. Tonight’s play is an enhanced staged reading
Why do play readings? First, it’s a vital part of developing new plays and nurturing playwrights. Second, it allows us to share the process of how plays are created. It all begins with a script. But a script is not a play.
Until a script is seen and heard, until the characters speak, feel, move & become human- -only then does a script begin to be a play. A play is a living thing that we discover, step by step. The first step is a reading. Readings give playwrights, actors, and directors the space to take chances. To discover what works and what doesn’t work and to trust the audience.
Finally, these readings of new works connect us with you -- because Bennington Theater is yours, it comes out of this community. We invite you to get involved with us!
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Bennington Theater
Located in the heart of downtown Bennington, Vermont, Bennington Theater is your home for live entertainment. From professional plays and musicals to stand-up comedy, live music, and special events, the theater offers something for everyone in an intimate, welcoming space. With a 136-seat auditorium, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and a focus on community engagement, Bennington Theater brings top touring acts and local talent together for unforgettable performances.
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