Nevada County Playwrights Collective 2026 Showcase: A Festival of New Plays
tickets & info Join us June 25th through 28th for four days of original plays written by local playwrights and performed by Nevada County theater artists. Nevada County Playwrights Collective The Nevada County Playwrights Collective will present its first-ever Showcase Festival at the historic Miners Foundry in downtown Nevada City. This four-day festival features 15 original plays by 8 local playwrights, brought to life by 10 directors, 35 actors, crew members, and volunteers. This is the first festival in Nevada County dedicated to showcasing original plays by local writers. Each performance gives audiences the chance to experience new work created here, rehearsed here, and performed here by members of the local theater community. The Showcase Festival reflects the mission of the Nevada County Playwrights Collective: to develop and produce new live theater works in collaboration with other theater artists. More than 70 people are involved in this inaugural production, making it a true community effort from page to stage! The Showcase Audiences can expect a different lineup each day, with short plays and one-act plays performed throughout the festival. Veteran theater makers will work alongside emerging talent, creating an inspiring collaboration between local writers, directors, actors, crew members, and volunteers. The festival celebrates the full process of creating new theater, from the first draft of a script to the final performance in front of a live audience. It is an opportunity to support original local work, meet new creative voices, and experience plays at the beginning of their life on stage. Volunteers Needed Volunteers are still needed for the festival, to volunteer, contact Kimberly at ncplaywrightscollective@gmail.com. New Members Welcome The Nevada County Playwrights Collective also welcomes new playwright members. The group meets twice monthly to read and critique scripts, share resources, exchange ideas, and support new work. Playwrights and visitors interested in joining may contact Kimberly at ncplaywrightscollective@gmail.com. Event Details Dates: June 25th to 28th, 2026 Location: Miners Foundry, Nevada City Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evening Performances: 7:00 pm Sunday Matinee: 2:00 pm Tickets: Purchase tickets by clicking directly on the links on our website, or through Nevada County Playwrights Collective website. This event is brought to you by the Nevada County Playwrights Collective. tickets & info
