The German at Durango PlayFest
Dates: 6/23/2026 - 6/28/2026
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Durango PlayFest returns from June 23 to 28, 2026, showcasing works in progress by both established and emerging playwrights. This year features four new plays, including The German by Lyle Kessler, which follows a Jewish man confronting his past in Germany, exploring themes of healing and redemption. Other highlighted works include A Deal Picked Just for You by John Farmanesh-Bocca, an absurdist comedy about shut-ins, and Hazel and Bea in the In-Between by Zoe Stanton-Savitz, a tale of unlikely roommates in a nursing home. The festival fosters creative collaboration and audience engagement around new American plays.
Cast and Creative Team for The German at Durango PlayFest
Creative Team
John Farmanesh-Bocca
Playwright
Lyle Kessler
Playwright
Zoe Stanton-Savitz
Playwright
Christian Missonak
Playwright
News About The German at Durango PlayFest
LAST DAY To Be Added To Durango Playfest
June 13, 2026 Richard Vetere's dark comedic thriller LAST DAY has been added to the Durango PlayFest lineup, replacing Lyle Kessler's THE GERMAN. Dan Lauria and Ray Abruzzo will star in the Queens cemetery-set play.
Durango PlayFest 2026 to Feature New American Plays in June
March 19, 2026 Durango PlayFest, set for June 23-28, 2026, will present its eighth season, showcasing new American plays through staged readings and audience-engaged discussions.About the Theatre
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Durango PlayFest Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Durango PlayFest?
A Deal Picked Just for You (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Hazel and Bea in the In-Between (06/23/26-06/28/26)
The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Hazel & Bea in the In-Between (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Last Day (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Hazel and Bea in the In-Between (06/23/26-06/28/26)
The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Hazel & Bea in the In-Between (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Last Day (06/23/26-06/28/26)
What shows have played recently at Durango PlayFest?
A Deal Picked Just for You (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Hazel and Bea in the In-Between (06/23/26-06/28/26)
The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Hazel & Bea in the In-Between (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Last Day (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Becky and Her Lung Transplant (06/24/25-06/29/25)
Drowning (06/24/25-06/29/25)
D.Q.M. or Drag Queen Magic (06/24/25-06/29/25)
There Are Monsters (06/24/25-06/29/25)
Hazel and Bea in the In-Between (06/23/26-06/28/26)
The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Hazel & Bea in the In-Between (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Last Day (06/23/26-06/28/26)
Becky and Her Lung Transplant (06/24/25-06/29/25)
Drowning (06/24/25-06/29/25)
D.Q.M. or Drag Queen Magic (06/24/25-06/29/25)
There Are Monsters (06/24/25-06/29/25)
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