Discover the ultimate theater experience in Shepherdstown, the oldest town in West Virginia, where the Contemporary American Theater Festival produces the newest plays in America.
Since its founding in 1991, Festival has produced over 144 new plays, including 66 world premieres and eleven commissions. Plays produced at CATF have gone on to have robust lives including regional productions, Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, and film adaptations. The Festival Named as one of the top theater festivals in the world, by publications such as The New York Times, American Theater, and World Guide, the Contemporary American Theater Festival shapes the future of American theater. Each summer, the Festival produces bold, new plays, allowing audiences to experience all of the plays in the season in as little as two days. The plays produced at the Festival spotlight daring and diverse stories, in a truly fearless fashion. In addition to its dedication to storytelling, CATF celebrates the dynamic between the artist, the audience, and the work. Comprised of lectures, discussions, stage readings, and more, the talktheater series provides opportunities to discuss issues and themes raised in the season’s plays. This vibrant pairing of contemporary plays and invigorating discourse fosters a unique and unforgettable experience. |
GENERAL INFORMATION
Phone: 681-240-2283 Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/CATFatSU Instagram: www.instagram.com/thinktheater CATF COMMUNITY LIASON Nicole M. Smith 681-240-4046 [email protected] MAILING ADDRESS Contemporary American Theater Festival P.O. Box 429 Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Donate to CATF: Think Theater. Think Support. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Contemporary American Theater Festival. Your contribution ensures the longevity of the Festival and demonstrates how vital the arts are in our communities. The arts connect us to one another and help us make sense of the world. We need that connection more than ever. |