The Playwrights Workshop of The Theatre of Western Springs Proudly Presents:
READERS THEATRE: The Spring Edition
A first look at a brand new show, crafted by the talented writers of the TWS Playwrights Workshop. This special event features a staged reading brought to life by TWS Actives and guided by a director from the TWS Directors Workshop.
Join us on Saturday, May 2nd 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Cattell Theatre and engage your imagination as actors bring a script to life. Stay after the performance for an audience discussion and join the conversation about these exciting new works.
The reading is free, and donations are accepted.
For this edition's reading:
“One Hundred Days of Beagles” is a magical realist drama about two sisters reuniting in Reykjavik after years on different continents. Octavia has built a life in the U.S., while May stayed in Stockholm to raise a family. Their time together stirs memories of growing up in 1970s Sweden as bilingual daughters of Hungarian and Swedish parents—always slightly outside the frame. As Iceland’s uncanny landscape blurs time and memory, they must choose between the stories they inherited and the lives they want now.
Written by Katarina Creedon and Directed by Angelee Johns
What is Readers Theatre?
Also known as concert readings, this format strips theatre down to its essence: actors, scripts, and storytelling. With scripts in hand, the focus is on the words and characters. It’s a unique way to experience a play — and a golden opportunity for the audience to comment on the work with the creative staff.
Come join us for this special event, Where Words Take Center Stage!
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