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Last U.S. Festival for New American Plays | Annapolis News
This Friday, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, lights up for the 2026 season of the Contemporary American Theater Festival — the last U.S. summer theater event dedicated solely to new, fully staged American plays. Five brand-new productions debut, four of them world premieres, offering fresh voices and stories vital to our cultural stage. Artistic director Peggy McKowen stresses the festival’s role in building the national play library and sustaining theater amid industry struggles, while deep community ties make the experience even richer. Plus, don’t miss the “TalkTheater” series with over 30…
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