The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House at Durango PlayFest
Dates: 6/23/2026 - 6/28/2026
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Durango PlayFest will showcase The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House, a gripping play by Christian Missonak. The story follows siblings Elise and Harry as they confront buried family secrets in the wake of their father's conviction for murdering sixteen women. Harry's plans to turn their notorious family homestead into a murder house attraction force them to reckon with their past. This play was recently recognized as a second runner-up for the 2026 Stanley Award.
Cast and Creative Team for The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House at Durango PlayFest
Creative Team
John Farmanesh-Bocca
Playwright
Lyle Kessler
Playwright
Zoe Stanton-Savitz
Playwright
Christian Missonak
Playwright
News About The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House at Durango PlayFest
THE HENRY CLYDE CANNING MURDER HOUSE to Play Durango PlayFest
June 05, 2026 Playwright Christian Missonak's psychological drama The Henry Clyde Canning Murder House will receive its world premiere at the 8th Annual Durango PlayFest, featuring a cast of stage and screen actors directed by Melissa Firlit.
HAZEL & BEA IN THE IN-BETWEEN to Make World Premiere at Durango PlayFest
June 04, 2026 Columbia MFA playwright Zoe Stanton-Savitz will premiere her queer drama at the Durango PlayFest, featuring Oscar-nominated Patty McCormack and Emmy winner Kathleen Noone, directed by Nikki DiLoreto.
A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU to Premiere at 2026 Durango PlayFest
May 27, 2026 Playwright John Farmanesh-Bocca will premiere and direct his absurdist comedy A DEAL PICKED JUST FOR YOU at the Durango PlayFest, featuring a cast that includes Wendie Malick, Marg Helgenberger, and Brenda Strong.
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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