Theatre Artists Workshop’s fall benefit production of new works marks its 40th anniversary as a unique artists organization. The Fall Festival of New Works features 9 diverse and eclectic short works, including comedy, tragedy, spoken word, movement and original song. This festival celebrates the realization of the Workshop’s mission of developing and launching new and exciting work out into the world. 

Theatre Artists Workshop is designed as a place for theatre artists to take risks. It is a theatrical lab, where theatre professionals hone their skills, stretch creative muscles, experiment, develop new plays, work with and get feedback from fellow actors, writers and directors away from the harsh glare of the public spotlight. Each year, selected works are shared with the public through a benefit production, contributing to the rich cultural arts hub of Connecticut. Membership in the Workshop is open to professional actors, writers and directors. Admission is by audition, script submission or by a substantial body of recognized professional work. 

Theatre Artists Workshop was founded in Westport, CT in 1983 by Susie Fuller, Keir Dullea, Haila Stoddard, Burry Frederick, Jerome Kilty, Whitfield Connor, Sidney Michaels, Patricia Englund, Chilton Ryan, James Mapes, Anne Clay, Louisette Michaels, and E. Katherine Kerr. Honorary Members include Lucille Lortel, Elliot Martin, Lester Osterman, and Max Wilk.

For mature audiences. Recommended for ages 14+ 

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The mission of Theatre Artists Workshop is to advance and promote excellence in the theatrical profession through private workshop performance and peer evaluation: to provide structured opportunity for individual artistic experimentation in the theater arts, including acting, directing, and writing; to stimulate the development of unique theatrical material that may warrant future production; and in general to act as a creative influence in the community.

Sponsored by our friends at the Westport Community Theatre