The Manchester Playwright Festival returns with eleven brand new short plays, staged and performed live for the very first time. The festival features two evenings showcasing local playwrights and artists, shining a spotlight on new voices, fresh perspectives, and quality stories homegrown in Connecticut. Plays include Sports Ball by Ken Schroeder, Devil in the Details by David Macharelli, Girl Dinner by Shane William Kegler, Love and Other Negotiations by Bill Wiltsie, A Box of Teddy by Alexavier Darius, All the World's a Stage by Jordan A. Miller, Surprise by Scott Stephen Kegler, Modern Fiction by Kate Gill, Looking Back by Ava Molnar, Pac-Man: A Colonizer Story by Claudia Isabel, and Can't Stand the Heat by J Mason Beiter.
News About Manchester Playwright Festival at Cheney Hall
MANCHESTER PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL to Return to Cheney Hall With 11 New Short Plays
June 24, 2026 The Manchester Playwright Festival will return to Cheney Hall in Connecticut with two evenings of 11 world-premiere short plays written by local playwrights, with tickets starting at $8.
Little Theatre of Manchester to Present Manchester Playwright Festival in June
May 12, 2023 Little Theatre of Manchester will present the first-ever Manchester Playwright Festival, taking place Friday and Saturday, June 23 & 24, 2023.About the Theatre
Cheney Hall Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Cheney Hall?
Motor City Fever (08/28/26-08/28/26)
What shows have played recently at Cheney Hall?
Nashville Christmas (12/20/24-12/20/24)
Floydian Trip: The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute (11/30/24-11/30/24)
Only The Lonely: Roy Orbison Tribute Show (11/29/24-11/29/24)
Motor City Fever: A Motown Celebration and More! (10/25/24-10/25/24)
Heathers (08/30/24-09/08/24)
Rockin' The Blues Away (10/07/22-10/07/22)
The Eric Mintel Quartet (05/06/22-05/06/22)
Floydian Trip: The Ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute (11/30/24-11/30/24)
Only The Lonely: Roy Orbison Tribute Show (11/29/24-11/29/24)
Motor City Fever: A Motown Celebration and More! (10/25/24-10/25/24)
Heathers (08/30/24-09/08/24)
Rockin' The Blues Away (10/07/22-10/07/22)
The Eric Mintel Quartet (05/06/22-05/06/22)
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM CURTAIN CALL'S SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN (7/09-7/19) |
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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Kweskin Theatre (8/06-8/15) |
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Matilda the Musical Summer Theatre of New Canaan (7/10-7/26) |
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Adam Lambert to deliver thrilling performance at Mohegan Sun Mohegan Sun Arena (7/18-7/18) |
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The Prom The Little Theatre of Manchester (11/06-11/22) |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat New Paradigm Theatre (8/07-8/09) |
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Auntie Mame Brookfield Theatre (6/26-7/18) |
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O.A.R. Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater (9/20-9/20) |
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The Darling Divas Drag Bingo Cabaret On Main Theater (7/25-7/25) |
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Amélie Brookfield Theatre (11/13-12/05) |









