THE FIRE WEEDS in association with Houghton Hall present the company’s first play festival featuring readings by emerging and established voices

All readings will take place at the Astaire Ballroom, 22 E 30th Street, Houghton Hall

THE FESTIVAL IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING A DEVELOPMENTAL PLATFORM FOR EMERGING FEMALE IDENTIFYING AND NONBINARY PLAYWRIGHTS

JUNE 1, 2025

6:30 PM THE JACKSONIAN by Beth Henley, followed by a conversation with the playwright

Directed by Jaclyn Bethany

Donation based tickets here, PAY WHAT YOU CAN, $40 SUGGESTED DONATION per ticket

8:30 PM LAUREL CANYON 1979 by Grace Caroline Curley

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Directed by Sarah Keyes

JUNE 2, 2025

5:00 PM GROSS! by Emma Schillage

Directed by Hanna Hall

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7:00 PM REST, STOP by Surrey Houlker

Directed by C.C. Kellogg

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