The Shark is Broken Sails into TheatreWorks

Sink your teeth into the untold story of the movie that almost sank–grab your tickets before the tide goes out!

Volunteer Appreciation Day

TheatreWorks New Milford wouldn’t be the same without your hard work, passion, and creativity. To say a huge thank you, we’re hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Day, and we’d love to see you there!

Join us for an afternoon of refreshments, mingling, and heartfelt thanks.
• When: Sunday, February 22
• Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Where: TheatreWorks New Milford

Whether you’ve been backstage, front of house, or anywhere in between, this afternoon is all about you.

Call for Scripts

SUMMER SHORTS, a ten-minute play festival at Theatreworks New Milford, one of Connecticut’s oldest community theaters, is now accepting 10-minute play submissions from playwrights in the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York area.

Submissions will be closed after sixty scripts are received. Eight will be selected for full production for one week August 10-15, 2026. Submission deadline is 2/15/2026.

No fee to submit. Stipend for the eight chosen playwrights.

Submit scripts to: literarymanager@theatreworks.us. Include contact information on the title page. Put 10-minute Play Submission  in the subject line, please.

Dorothy Lyman and Keli Solomon are producers for Theatreworks New Milford.

New Milford Arts Complex

Town of New Milford is considering a proposal to redevelop the East Street School to allow creation of a New Milford Regional Arts Complex (NMAC).

TheatreWorks endorses the proposal and asks for your support of NMAC.
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Current Season

The 2026 TheatreWorks season includes an adventurous slate of productions:The Shark is Broken, King Lear, Spring Awakening (ACT OUT), Summer Shorts (10-minute play competition), The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Almost, Maine.

Open-Calls

Open Calls

TheatreWorks seeks actors through open auditions, which are open to anyone who wants to audition, regardless of your background or experience.

Youth Programs

The TheatreWorks Kids Programs offer extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people.

Led by theatre professionals, TWKids encourages creativity, collaboration, and active imaginations in a fun and welcoming environment.

About-TheatreWorks

About TheatreWorks

In 1967, the New Milford Players  formed with the goal of presenting not only theatre but a variety of artistic events. In 1992, it was re-named TheatreWorks to more accurately reflect the company and its mission.

SupportUs

Support Us

From set construction to ushering to board membership to donations, we are always seeking new people to help make TheatreWorks a success. Advertisers can reach thousands of new prospects in our area every year.

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