2026 Pittsburgh New Works Festival!

The Pittsburgh New Works Festival has been dedicated to producing new plays from all over the world for over 30 years! From comedy to drama and traditional to cutting edge, there’s always something for everyone to love. Presented by some of the Pittsburgh region’s theatre companies and top-notch acting talent from all corners of the region, this 4 week long New Works Festival is not to be missed!

All performances are held at Genesius Theater at Duquesne University, located at 1225 Seitz Street Pittsburgh, PA 15282.

Program A

(August 27 - 30)

It’s About Time by Kathryn Ryan of Bronx, NY
produced by The Haunted Theatre Company

The Art of Leaving by Richard Gotti of Delmar, NY
produced by South Hill Players

The Harrowing of Hell by Jeff DeSantis of Baden, PA
produced by McKeesport Little Theatre

Program B

(September 3 - 6)

First Five Minutes by Dale Hess of Pittsburgh, PA
produced by Iron Horse

Undiscovered Country by Dana Leslie Goldstein of Brooklyn, NY
produced by Community Theatre Players of Ben Avon

Ruth is Dead by Donnie Buckingham of Swissvale, PA
produced by The Heritage Players

Program C

(September 10 - 13)

Holy Smoke by Brandy Victoria Durham of Silver Spring, MD
produced by Play on Words

The Great Anderton Snowfall Debacle of 2025 by Lisa Feriend of Singapore
produced by Prime Stage

Waiting to Film Wating for Godot by Matthew Green of Champaign, IL
produced by Stray Cat Theatre

Program D

(September 17 - 20)

Delayed Blitz by Grant Mitchell of Greenwich, CT
produced by The Summer Company

Are You Okay? by Geofry Lawton of Coraopolis, PA
produced by Red Masquers

Death Becomes a Writer by J.B Heaps of New York, NY
produced by R-ACT Theatre Productions