‘Stories With Purpose’: Five new American plays to be premiered at Contemporary American Theater Festival in July - Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University

SHEPHERDSTOWN — The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) shared a sneak peek into its upcoming season, in The Church (304 East German Street in Shepherdstown) on Wednesday night.

According to Artistic Director Peggy McKowen, the plays being featured at the Shepherdstown-based festival will center around the theme, “Stories With Purpose.” Five new American plays will be premiered, this coming July: “Did My Grandfather Kill My Grandfather?” by Cody LeRoy Wilson, “Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt Spectacular” by Lisa Sanaye Dring, “Kevin Kling: Unraveled” by Kevin Kling, “Magdalene” by Mark St. Germain and “Side Effects May Include . . .” by Lisa Loomer…