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New American theater begins HERE.
90 minutes from D.C. All venues located in beautiful Shepherdstown 🎭

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What does your perfect Saturday look like?

For us, it's spending the day exploring beautiful @visitjeffersoncountywv , then ending the evening with a little magic under the theater lights. The perfect way to wrap up a perfect day.

For more information on other experiences in West Virgia visit @experiencewestvirginia!

For tickets to the Contemporary American Theater Festival, visit CATF.org or call our box office. by @thinktheater

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A look back at our recent reading of Chris Webb's The End of Black Excellence. The performance was a powerful experience for everyone in the room, and the audience response was deeply moving. This is why we do talktuesdays. We want to bring these unique stories and messages to life in an intimate setting with engaged audiences. Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared in this connection. by @thinktheater

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"Refugee Rhapsody" follows a pair of young Arab-Americans, played by @ellenaesh and @revonyousif, after their encounter with an impossibly rich patroness, played by @shelbyalayneantel, sets in motion a chain of events that leads to a violent crime. As tensions mount and relationships are shattered, a therapist, played by @jada__alston, is hired by the defense to determine culpability. An unlikely character, played by @joshuadavidscarlett, adds a unique voice to the wonderfully lit and beautifully staged show!

📸:@sethphoto by @thinktheater

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This past weekend, CATF welcomed board members from arts organizations across the region for a Board-to-Board Weekend filled with meaningful dialogue, connection, and unforgettable performances. It was a pleasure to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the power of live theater together. Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to continuing the conversation. by @thinktheater

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"¡VOS!" follows Annie, played by @francescasdomingo , a young woman on an IVF and self-discovery journey who returns to her estranged birthplace of Buenos Aires to undergo treatments from the famed Dr. Cossi, played by @maggiebofillita. Her desire for motherhood brings to light the lives of two women lost to the Dirty War decades ago.

This weekend is the perfect time to immerse yourself in a play that will keep you thinking long after you leave the theater. See "¡VOS!" before the end of 2026 season comes to an end by visiting our website CATF.org or calling our box office for tickets!

📸:@sethphoto by @thinktheater

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"The Smoker" follows @bradfleischer33 as a man whose complicated life plays out during smoke breaks outside his New York apartment building, where he embraces his fellow nicotine enthusiasts played by @danielletdav , @orlandosaurus, and @vivia_font, along with opera singer @watchoutforthatpenguin. Sharply funny and unexpectedly moving, you'll find yourself drawn into a community of people who share one basic human need: a cigarette.

Only two weeks left to see this masterpiece, beautifully written by @playwrightlisadamour. Get your tickets now by calling our box office or visiting us at our website CATF.org

📸:@sethphoto by @thinktheater

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Our first talktheater event was a hit! We had an incredible time diving into the reading of "Thursdays Come At Morning." A huge thank you to playwright Native Hawaiian Lee Cataluna for this beautiful adaptation and to Les Mau for the powerful original story that inspired it all. The conversation was just as electric as the reading itself! Thank you to everyone who joined us. ❤ by @thinktheater

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How many people does it take to craft a piece of set art? A dozen? The costume department, company artists and Shepherdstown community members put in weeks of hard work to make this beautiful art piece that is bringing so much character to the ¡VOS! set. Watch the video for a breakdown and get tickets for ¡VOS! now! by @thinktheater

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Do you get to venues early? Ever wonder what to do before a show?�Visit our Concessions Stand!

From locally made popcorn to your favorite wines, you'll find something delicious to snack on before the show. We also have totes, hats, shirts and other merch, including drink tumblers, which can be used to bring your beverage into the theater!

You can find our concessions team in the Frank Center past the box office or outside the Marinoff Theater, Wednesday through Sunday, an hour before and after our shows! by @thinktheater

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Stay till the end for a surprise from Revon. 😂 The opening weekend festivities are officially over and the festival is in full swing. Don't miss out on the action! Get tickets now by visiting CATF.org, or calling the box office at 681-240-CATF, or emailing boxoffice@catf.org! by @thinktheater

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The ultimate summer day trip idea and theater festival is just 1.5 hours outside of Washington, DC! 🎭☀️🌄

The Contemporary American Theater Festival is a limited-time festival that produces bold new plays every summer! This festival takes place in the stunning Shepherdstown, WV, and has produced 144+ plays that have gone onto Broadway, Off-Broadway productions, and even film adaptations! 🎬

The plays produced at the Festival spotlight amazing talent, as well as daring and diverse stories. Find all the details on the 5 NEW productions this summer at the link in our bio 🔗 and get your tickets before the festival ends on August 2nd! 🎟️

🎥: @jessxnguyen

#joyraft #washingtondc #thingstododc #daytripideas #summerfestival taken in Shepherdstown, West Virginia by @thinktheater

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