Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative’s 2024 Play Festival has a new home this year on the beautiful grounds of Prescott Farm. Once again, plays written by NH writers of all levels of experience in Powerhouse’s popular playwriting workshop, will be produced, acted, and directed by theatre people from all over the state. Come see these world premieres make their debuts at the Farm!

This event is free. See performances on Saturday, June 1, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at various locations around the farm, and on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at various locations around the farm. In case of rain, all plays will be moved to the barn and will begin at 2 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy these outdoor plays.

RSVP using the link at powerhousenh.org/playfestival24. RSVP is not required, but encouraged so you can get information on logistics and for communication in case of rain.

Schedule & locations

The short plays will be performed at 3 locations around Prescott Farm: The Bench, The Picnic Area, and The Rock.  If you come on Saturday, you can see the plays at one location at 1 p.m., move to another location at 3 p.m. and then return at 2 p.m. on Sunday to the 3rd location.

THE BENCH PLAYS

Reactions By Nora McBurnett Directed by Jackie Marcoux Cast: Mary White, Tess Hodges

In Search of Purpose By Sharleigh Thomson Directed by Asher Clark Cast: Emily Aber, Jim Gocha

The Morning After By A.M. Compagna Directed by Ross Gourvitz Cast: David Nelson, Katie Dunn-Law

The Tutor By Charles Fray Directed by Doreen Sheppard Cast: Courtney & Alex Palmer

You Have to Remember By Katie Dunn-Law Directed by Wendy Davidson Cast: Carey Hough, Lorraine Barrows

THE PICNIC PLAYS

Heart-Less By Paula Arocena Directed by Lauren Shelby Douglas Cast: Christine Laplante, Jeremy Hart

A Wide World of Options By Katie Duncan Directed by Jennifer Cote Cast: Jennifer Schaffner

A Gravedigger’s Picnic* By Amanda Wagner Directed by Olivia Martinson Cast:Alexis Urrata, Ray Dudley *Content Warning: suicide and self harm.

Don’t Read Texts From Sheilah On Your Day Off By Tess Hodges Directed by Jordan Formichelli Cast: Julie Hirshan Hart, Kelly Bennett

The Race By Julie Hirshan Hart Directed by David Nelson Cast: Jackie Marcoux, Lindsey Packer

THE ROCK PLAYS

Squatch Knockers By Courtney Palmer Directed by Gary Locke Cast: Shannon Clark, Aaron Compagna

Sacrifices By Kelly Bennett Directed by J Alward Cast: Heywood Lore, Doreen Sheppard

Ultra By Phoebe VanScoy-Giessler Directed by Kathleen Hill Cast: Wendy Davidson, K. Stawasz

A Beneficial Proposal By Heather Vitale Directed by Dana Gardner Cast: Alex Hunton, Jennifer Coté