WinterWorks 2026 at Centaur Theatre presents a daring lineup of performances from February 4 to 22, 2026. The festival showcases a mix of fully realized productions and Pay-What-You-Can staged readings, including the gripping play Lay Down All Dogs by Sarah Danielle Pitman. Directed by Carter Gulseth, the story revolves around two sisters navigating their father's death while confronting the threat posed by a stranger with a dangerous secret. Exploring themes of legacy and survival, this reading promises a poignant examination of familial bonds under pressure.
Cast and Creative team for Lay Down All Dogs at Centaur Theatre
Cast
Aaron Collier
Musician and Performer
Carter Gulseth
Ensemble
Sarah Danielle Pitman
Ensemble
Hanna Kiel
Choreographer
Aaron Jan
Director
Marie Barlizo
Ensemble
Christopher Morris
Ensemble
Jojo O'Neil
Ensemble
Richie Wilcox
Ensemble
Creative Team
Aaron Collier
Writer
Francesca Ekwuyasi
Writer
Stewart Legere
Writer
Ann-Marie Kerr
Director
Christopher Morris
Director
Marie Barlizo
Playwright
Jojo O’Neil
Playwright
Sarah Danielle Pitman
Playwright
Carter Gulseth
Director
Rebecca Gibian
Curator
Selina La Farciola
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