New Works Festival
Concert-style staged readings of new plays & musicals
Flint Rep’s annual New Works Festival is a three-day event presenting staged readings of new plays by some of the American theatre’s most compelling contemporary playwrights. Audience members will get a chance to experience these new works before anyone else, and get a chance to meet the artists bringing the future of American theatre to life.
When you attend Flint Repertory Theatre’s New Works Festival, you’ll receive a passport that includes a page for each of the four new works. Get your passport stamped and win prizes! The more readings you attend, the better the prize!
Friday, April 26 at 7 pm
Pretty Basic
By Elise Kibler
Directed by Carolyn Braver
Over the course of an afternoon homework session, three middle school girls navigate friendship, Snapchat, and nudes (whatever those are supposed to be!!) to hilarious and devastating results. All roles are played by adult men.
Saturday, April 27 at 2 pm
Legacy
By Lilly Camp
Directed by Kathryn Walsh
Nine former members of a college female rowing team attend a reunion. Under the expected drama of old crushes and former rivalries lie deeper wounds, and a decade’s old collective traumatic experience resurfaces and demands they face it as adults.
Saturday, April 27 at 7 pm
The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote
By Bernardo Cubría
Directed by Michael John Garcés
THE Political Party hires doctor of Latinx studies Paola Aguilar to help them understand the Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine vote before the next election in this biting comedy.
Sunday, April 28 at 2 pm
The Break
Music by Michael Kooman, Book and Lyrics by Christopher Dimond
Directed by Joshua Morgan
Music Direction by Harry Collins
A couple agrees to take a 30-day break to date other people, and at the end of the month they’ll finally tie the knot…or will they? A rock musical for everyone who’s asked the question, “What If…?”
New Works Festival show times and events:
| Friday, Apr. 26 | 7:00pm | Pretty Basic by Elise Kibler |
| Saturday, Apr. 27 | 2:00pm | Legacy by Lilly Camp |
| Saturday, Apr. 27 | 7:00pm | The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote by Bernardo Cubria |
| Sunday, Apr. 28 | 2:00pm | The Break A musical Music by Michael Kooman. Book and Lyrics by Christopher Dimond |
Attend the New Works Festival and you’ll receive a passport that gets stamped for each performance you attend. Get your passport stamped and win prizes! The more readings you attend, the better the prize!
Two readings = Flint Rep merch
Three readings = Autographed New Works Festival poster
Four readings = Two tickets to Flint Rep’s June production of Spring Awakening!
Festival Opening Celebration: Following the reading of Pretty Basic on Friday night, celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Flint Repertory Theatre New Works Festival with an ice cream social, provided by Roaring 20’s Ice Cream Parlor.
In addition, Yevette’s Gourmet Taco Truck will be open 1-7 pm on Friday and Saturday outside of the Elgood Theatre entrance.
This program is supported by National Endowments for the Arts.
New Works Festival is sponsored by Jay and Jennifer Jolliffe
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Age recommendation
Recommended for High School and older.
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Photography
Unauthorized cameras and recording devices are not allowed inside the lobby or theatre at any time (this does not include mobile phones).
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Masks
Masks are recommended but not required
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All Policies
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Walkers & Wheelchairs
Due to firecode, wheelchairs and walkers are only allowed in the accessible seating area and cannot be parked in the aisles.
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Accessible seating
Elgood Theatre is a small venue with limited accessible seating. Please inform the Patron Services Representative of any special needs you or your guests may have while purchasing tickets. Accessible seating is available for the patron and one companion.
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Service Animals
Service animals are welcome in FIM venues. Please contact FIM Ticket Center for accessible seating locations available for patrons with service animals.