2025-2026 SEASON
LOCALLY GROWN. COMMUNITY FED. ARTIST DRIVEN
We continue to serve our local community, not just by creating new, vital work, but by expanding access, championing emerging playwrights, and supporting the artists who make it all possible.
From our theatrical home in Long Island City, the Court Square Theater, we grow outward, partnering with neighborhood businesses, increasing programming, and investing in long-term artistic development. Because a thriving arts ecosystem doesn’t just reflect a community…it helps build one.
UNTITLED, unknown artist(s)
written by Petra Bursiloff
directed by Christa Kimlicko Jones
The long-standing chair of a fine arts department finds her commitment to traditional aesthetic and artistic values challenged when she must award three students a prestigious cash prize for a piece of contemporary artwork. As she probes the students about their contributions to the project, it becomes increasingly unclear whether the students qualify to receive the prize and whether the traditional values still matter. Will the girls receive the prize, or not? A play about how people determine what is valuable and what is not in arts, artists, and education.
AUGUST 24
Court Square Theater in LIC
The series, which was founded in 2016, continues to present innovative new plays moving beyond the confines of traditional productions. Each season, we commission 5 playwrights, and hire 5 directors, along with 5 casts, to mount 5 brand new and unique short plays. Fulfilling one of our core beliefs to make theatre more accessible to all, tickets are available on a suggested donation basis.
OCTOBER 16-25
Court Square Theater in LIC
The Laurette Taylor Award takes its name from a pioneer of acting whose work on the stage influenced generations of artists. Theatre East founded the Award in 2009 to pay tribute to the exceptional artistic contributions of this warrior and to honor those industry members who have made vital contributions, on stage or off.
The recipient will be named in October for the January event.
Join us cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment.
JANUARY
Court Square Theater in LIC
Play development and selection isn’t an immediate process. We have several scripts we’re considering and look forward to announcing soon!
SPRING 2026
Court Square Theater in LIC
Bringing back one of Theatre East's most beloved programs, the Neighborhood Reading Series, to our home, the Court Square Theater
Second Sunday Socials are our chance to connect when the stage lights are dimmed. Once a month, we gather as a community, not for a production, but for conversation, camaraderie, and connection. It’s a time to build relationships, share stories, and get to know the people who make Theatre East what it is. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand new to our work, these casual get-togethers are the perfect way to be part of the community.
Every Second Sunday of each month from 5-9pm
As part of our continued commitment to play development, the Play Room is where scripts completed in the Writers Room are read and discussed in their entirety. Work developed here will potentially feed into other Theatre East programming, including the Neighborhood Reading Series, 5X5 Drama Series, and Main Stage productions.
Readings are free and open to the public.