Projects At Mc Cadden Theatre

Two clowns at the end of the world meet for two short one-act clown plays about the end of the world, "Due to An Unforeseen Apocalypse..." and "On The Road to Armageddon", bringing laughter, beauty, music, and maybe a little cannibalism, to the last moments of humanity.

Welcome to the Cirque Lunaire! Step into the big top and encounter a storied and magical circus of puppets led by a kindly old ringmaster. Step back into a kinder time, one filled with childhood wonder and delight. But watch out, whispers of a coup are spreading among the performers...

Clowns of color , two black military veterans Deshawn (USMC) and Jamonté (Army), transform their lived experiences in uniform into a no-holds-barred, immersive clown comedy show. We expose the absurdity, discipline, and lingering impact of military life! Directed by John Gilkey ( 3rd choice )

A futuristic retelling of Frankenstein, on the 210th anniversary of its creation, in which Victoria Franken creates Franny, an A.I. companion meant to lead humans to the betterment of mankind. With special appearances by Mary Shelley and Lord Byron. From the award winning team of 'Siren Call'.

We will cover everything from venue flags to tech elements, programs, meeting accessibility requests, language interpretation, social media and website content, and a plethora of best practices that make theatre more accessible to everyone.

The workshop will be led by a panel of past participants and veteran community members who can offer you an insider perspective of what to expect in JUNE! This workshop will walk you through the festival experience from people who have navigated it with great success.

A coming of age drama set in Kansas during the 1920s. Follows a teenage African American woman with ambitious dreams of becoming a famous performer, despite the traditional expectations of her family, and the oppressive systems at play throughout the Jim Crow era.

A glimpse behind the curtain of the Fringe Festival, as observed by a first-time participant and first-time actor in 2025's "The Visitor" an immersive horror play set in the 1980s.

"Hey, family is complicated." Two plays. Two families. One hour. One hits deep. The other... well, good luck. Created in a single weekend at Zombie Joe's 50 Hour Drive-By Theatre Festival and repackaged for your theatre pleasure.

After their therapist suggests spending an evening together without distractions, a queer couple lock themselves in their bedroom for a night without phones or electronics and attempt to reignite the spark their relationship has lost.