Talktheater

Deep dives where resident artists share their creative process, and industry experts explore the constructs and context of the plays.

Deep dives where resident artists share their creative process, and industry experts explore the constructs and context of the plays.

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.