SAT · MAY 16 · 7:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Br!NK New Play Festival

Name: Br!NK New Play Festival
Start: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Phipps Center For the Arts

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Phipps Center For the Arts· 109 Locust St

$20 · All ages · Just Show Up

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Catch new plays by Midwestern women playwrights and join talk-back sessions at the Br!NK Festival.

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The details

About this event

The Br!NK New Play Festival is a celebration of fresh voices in theater, spotlighting Midwestern women playwrights. Hosted by Renaissance Theaterworks, this event offers a platform for emerging writers to develop their scripts with professional support. The festival features staged readings and the Br!NK Br!EFS, a series of ten-minute plays that explore diverse themes.

Attendees are encouraged to participate in talk-back sessions, providing valuable feedback to the playwrights. This interactive element makes the festival a dynamic experience for both artists and audiences. Whether you're a theater enthusiast or new to the scene, the Br!NK Festival offers a chance to be part of the creative process and support local talent.

From the organizer

Each year, Renaissance Theaterworks puts a call out to Midwestern women playwrights to submit their work. Two playwrights are selected to receive the Br!NK Playwright Residency — the opportunity to develop and advance their scripts during a week-long workshop with a director, cast and dramaturg. This dedicated team partners with the Br!NK Resident Playwrights, researching and pondering the script from every angle. Following the workshop week, the plays are presented as staged-readings for the public at the week-long Br!NK New Play Festival in May! Br!NK New Play Festival Gives Milwaukee Audiences A Voice In The Creative Process -BY Carmella D'Acquisto, Milwaukee Magazine

— Renaissance Theaterworks

Getting in

Just Show Up
Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pricing details

Suggested minimum $20 donation.

Pro tips

First-timers
Arrive 15 minutes early to grab a seat and participate in the pre-show talk-back session. It's a unique part of the festival where you can engage directly with the playwrights.

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Happenlist's take

The Br!NK New Play Festival is a unique opportunity to see new works by Midwestern women playwrights. Held at the Baumgartner Center for Dance, this festival includes staged readings and fully-staged ten-minute plays. Arrive early to catch the Br!NK Br!EFS and stay for the talk-back sessions where you can share your thoughts with the playwrights. It's a great way to engage with the local theater community.

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