our mission
The mission of Avalanche Theatre is to foster the development of new plays and playwrights through a collaborative coalition of theatre makers. We seek to create opportunities for diverse, innovative, and unconventional writers by creating exciting, community-building developmental performances and feedback sessions that enrich our audiences and allow for the growth of our artists. We strive to create a foundation on which the next generation of theatre writers can build.
We are a strong, passionate community of collaborators who provide a constructive and encouraging environment for the development of new plays, and who work to push the boundaries of what theatre can be.
A new way for new plays.
development successes
Black Bear Island by Karissa Murrell Myers (Next Draft Series, June 2023) - workshop with Renaissance Theatreworks Br!nk New Play Festival, May 18 to 19, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI.
Gut by Alexander Utz (Avalanche Workshop Reading, 2022) - world premiere with Platform Productions, September 15 to October 15, 2023 in Chicago, IL.
The Bog Witch Variety Hour by Felix Abidor (Avalanche Workshop Reading, 2022) - world premiere with Corn Productions, March 24 to April 22, 2023 in Chicago, IL.
Radial Gradient by Jasmine Sharma (Avalanche New Play Summit, 2021) - world premiere with Shattered Globe Theatre, January 27 to March 11, 2023 in Chicago, IL.