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Jealous love sears the skin of this darkly comic play like lava seeping down a hillside, inevitable and all-consuming. Winner for the Laurents/Hatcher Prize, a co-production with Keegan Theater and a rolling world premiere with Artists Repertory Theatre and PICT.
What makes community? For this unlikely group of under-employed, under-insured dreamers on a corner in New York, it’s the communal need for a cigarette. They gather outside an apartment building to consume the chemicals that unite them–nicotine and the endorphins of friendship.
Deep dives where resident artists share their creative process, and industry experts explore the constructs and context of the plays.
Balancing between modern day and Argentina’s Dirty War decades ago, ¡VOS! is an exhilarating hunt for home, family, and the Disappeared, inspired by Las Madres—past, present and hopeful—told by two Latina actors spinning as fast as they can.
Deep dives where resident artists share their creative process, and industry experts explore the constructs and context of the plays.
Nichols & May were one of the greatest comedy duos ever, but when they parted, Mike soared while Elaine struggled. Set in the complex intersection of creativity, competition, and gender disparity, this laugh-out-loud play imagines the power of lifelong friendships, thorns and all.
In this razor-sharp comedy set at the dawning of the 24-hour news cycle era, three ambitious journalism students bond over telling stories and their friendship spirals into a dangerous game of ambition, seduction, and betrayal. The newest work from award-winning playwright, reporter, and multimedia artist Aurin Squire.
Artistic Director Peggy McKowen shares her extensive experience producing new plays, her rich history with CATF, and her plans for CATF’s future.
Talktuesday
Don’t miss out on Talktuesdays at the Festival!
Kick your week off with various art forms that speak to contemporary American theater and the themes explored in the plays.
$20 / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED / MARINOFF THEATER / 5PM
Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Thursdays Come at Morning by Lee Cataluna
Tuesday, July 21, 2026: The End of Black Excellence by Chris Webb
Tuesday, July 28, 2026: Fog Woman by Vera Starbard
All the readings are in the Marinoff Theater.
A live-streamed interactive Zoom conversation with Artistic Director Peggy McKowen, who will give you background on your upcoming performances.
Take a peek behind the curtain and learn what goes into the mounting of a production at CATF.
Join CATF to dive deeper into our 2026 productions with facilitated conversations following the evening performances on Thursdays and Saturdays in the Copper Canyon. No need to purchase tickets. Come as you are!
Join Peggy McKowen on Zoom for a CATF history lesson. Learn about how CATF came to be on the campus of Shepherd University and its 36-year journey to the 2026 Festival.
Meet and chat with members of CATF’s Acting Company. The actors will share their professional journey and their insights on this year’s productions.
See the incredible production team completely switch sets from one production to the next in the Marinoff Theater and Frank Center.