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TheatreFor is a paid non-equity theatre company committed to creating a healthy and inclusive space for artists of all races, cultures, ages, and backgrounds. We present new shows by local writers and classics in our intimate 55-seat theatre.

Upcoming Shows

A Steady Rain

A Steady Rain

Nov 6 – Nov 22, 2026

A dark, duologue filled drama with sharp storytelling and biting repartee, A Steady Rain explores the complexities of a lifelong bond tainted by domestic affairs, violence, and the rough streets of Chicago. Joey and Denny have been best friends since kindergarten, and after...

Every Chrisman Show Ever Told (and Then Some)

Every Chrisman Show Ever Told (and Then Some)

Dec 4 – Dec 20, 2026

A madcap romp through the holiday season, in which three overworked actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told, and then some! The play begins as an actor begins a performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and is joined by two castmates who refuse to join...

Articles

Review: HAMILTON Still Blows Us All Away at the Straz Center

Review: HAMILTON Still Blows Us All Away at the Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · October 23, 2026

I enjoyed Hamilton every bit as much as I did in 2019. What struck me most this time was the sheer skill and stamina required of the cast. I still can't imagine performing this fast-paced, rap lyric-heavy musical night after night. Though it's one of the longest musicals I've attended, it moves at s…

Review: BAT BOY THE MUSICAL at Carrollwood Cultural Center

Review: BAT BOY THE MUSICAL at Carrollwood Cultural Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · October 17, 2026

Bat Boy isn’t my usual cup of tea. It’s loud, strange, and unapologetically over the top, and for the first few scenes I wasn’t sure what to make of it. I went in skeptical and came out cheering. Bat Boy is bizarre, brash, and nothing like what I normally see, and it completely won me over. Ju…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Eight O'Clock Theatre

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Eight O'Clock Theatre

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · September 8, 2026

When 38 planes were grounded in Gander after 9/11, the small town didn't ask where the 7,000 strangers on those planes came from, what they believed, or who they voted for - they just opened their homes. Eight O'Clock Theatre's production doesn't sentimentalize that choice; it makes you feel how sim…

Review: BANKSY EXHIBITION at Straz Center

Review: BANKSY EXHIBITION at Straz Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · August 6, 2026

Walking the timeline of Banksy’s work at the Straz was extraordinary, with over 160 pieces revealing his evolution. The stories behind the photos and the accompanying video added a deeper layer to the experience.…

Review: KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at TampaRep

Review: KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at TampaRep

by Drew Eberhard · July 27, 2026

When the idea of seeing this Ken Ludwig play came to fruition, I was immediately enamored with the idea that it is based on a true story. Chronologically retelling the story of his parents courtship amidst the backdrop of war, specifically World War II, created a strong presence, I knew would resona…

Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center

Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! at Carrollwood Cultural Center

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley · July 21, 2026

Schoolhouse Rock Live! delivered a cheerful rush of childhood memories with standout acting, singing and lively choreography. The cast’s energy made every familiar song feel fresh again. It was pure nostalgia wrapped in a bright, polished summer production.…

Past Shows

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Close Encounters of a Shakespearean Kind

Close Encounters of a Shakespearean Kind

Oct 2 – Oct 18, 2026

Adaptation by Dee O'Brein: Close Encounters of the Shakespearean Kind Act I opens with Shakespeare’s Richard , a sharply focused adaptation of The Tragedy of Richard III . At its center is Richard himself: charming, ruthless, and terrifyingly theatrical. He schemes his way...

A Divine, Divine Comedy, Comedy

A Divine, Divine Comedy, Comedy

Aug 21 – Sep 6, 2026

Danny, guided by his pal Virgil, embarks on a road trip through the afterlife to reach his perfect love, Triss, who had rescued him but then disappeared. On the way the pair encounter many strange, but strangely familiar, characters. Descending the 9 circles of Inferno, they...

Spoon River Anthology: Voices from the Grave

Spoon River Anthology: Voices from the Grave

Jul 31 – Aug 9, 2026

Spoon River Anthology: Voices from the Grave is a unique and haunting theatrical experience based on the classic collection of poems by American writer Edgar Lee Masters . Rather than telling one continuous story, the piece is made up of many voices from the small fictional town...

War Virgin

War Virgin

Jun 19 – Jul 12, 2026

War Virgin by Laura Westley is a bold, funny, and deeply personal coming-of-age memoir

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You May Have 6 by DC Cathro

You May Have 6 by DC Cathro

May 1 – May 17, 2026

When an ominous voice commands Roger to choose six people, he calls out the first six that come to mind. Little does he know, he’ll be stuck with these people, and ONLY these people, for the rest of eternity. With his girlfriend and ex-wife at each other’s throats, his oldest...

Love Letters by A.R. Gurney

Love Letters by A.R. Gurney

Feb 13 – Feb 15, 2026

A Pulitzer Prize finalist for Drama, Love Letters is about two lifelong friends and the letters they exchange. Andrew and Melissa, both born into wealth and position, begin their correspondence in childhood with birthday party thank-you notes. Their letters continue through...

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