The Playwrights Workshop of The Theatre of Western Springs Proudly Presents:
READERS THEATRE: December 2026
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 Sunday, December 6th 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Cattell Theatre and engage your imagination as actors bring a script to life. Stay after the performance for an audience discussion to help the playwright workshop the script for future productions.
The reading is pay-what-you-can.
For this edition's reading, we will be presenting The Ritual, written by Peter Ritt and directed by Doug Van Hooser.
Synopsis:
The Ritual is a black comedy about a widower who develops an unexpected bond with a new nurse—and finds a possible escape from old age in his grandson’s book of black magic. As temptations mount and supernatural forces prove real, he must decide whether to take a second shot at life.
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!
