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Ashland New Plays Festival

Ashland New Plays Festival is on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 8:00 AM, at SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland in Medford, OR.

When

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 8:00 AM

Where

SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland

Cost

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Join us for our 2026 Fall Festival! The annual ANPF Fall Festival is an opportunity for playwrights to workshop their scripts with professional actors and directors, often for the first time. It is also a chance to connect with audience members during talk-backs following each reading, where patrons can share their thoughts directly with the artists to help continue the growth of their work.

Event details

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