Geneva Theatre Guild Announces 28th Annual Playwrights' Play Readings

The local theater group will showcase new short plays from writers across the globe.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:53pm

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The Geneva Theatre Guild has revealed the lineup for its 28th annual Playwrights' Play Readings, a long-standing spring event that celebrates new, original short plays from writers around the world. The festival has become a beloved tradition in the local arts community, providing a platform for emerging playwrights to share their work.

Why it matters

The Playwrights' Play Readings offer an important opportunity for playwrights, both local and from further afield, to have their new works performed and receive feedback from the community. It also helps to foster the creative arts scene in Geneva, drawing audiences and spotlighting the city's vibrant theater culture.

The details

The Geneva Theatre Guild will host the 28th annual Playwrights' Play Readings, featuring a selection of new short plays submitted by writers from across the country and around the world. The festival provides playwrights a chance to workshop their pieces with local actors and receive audience feedback.

  • The Playwrights' Play Readings will take place in Geneva, Alabama on April 9, 2026.

The players

Geneva Theatre Guild

A local theater group in Geneva, Alabama that has hosted the annual Playwrights' Play Readings festival for the past 28 years.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 28th annual Playwrights' Play Readings will go on sale to the public on March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The Playwrights' Play Readings showcase the creative talents of writers from around the world and help to cultivate Geneva's vibrant performing arts scene, providing an important platform for emerging playwrights to share their work with the community.