Next Exit Productions

Cast Iron Storytelling is thrilled to return to PlantBar!

Save the date for true tales of patriotism shared by storytellers who hail from the Volunteer State.

We're excited to bring you this special Cast Iron Storytelling event as part of the America250 happenings around Chattanooga. 🎆

Thank you Arts Build for your generous support to make this evening of community connection possible!

"I won't promise I'll change my mind, but I will think about it."

Getting back on medication is no easy task for Maggie. As Dr. Porter works to uncover the root of her struggles, it becomes clear that there are no simple answers. Can Maggie learn enough about herself to move forward on her own, or will the ghosts of her past pull her back into old patterns?

Find out this week in "Better Living Through Chemistry" at CTC in The New Play Festival! https://www.theatrecentre.com/the-new-play-festival-tickets

"And our virtual date was going so well."

When Alex and Victoria set out to introduce each other to their avatars, they quickly realize their digital selves have personalities all their own. With their avatars showing more confidence than either of them can muster in real life, the meeting takes an unexpected turn.

Don't miss "You've Got File" at the New Play Festival for their final weekend! https://www.theatrecentre.com/the-new-play-festival-tickets

"DIRECTLY at her?"

With their two leads constantly at odds, Chloe, Sam, and Terrance come up with a plan to make Ryan and Jo stop hating each other. The scheme seems foolproof, but only if the two actors overhear exactly what they're meant to hear. Will their plan bring the feuding pair together, or make things even worse?

Find out this weekend in "The Method" at The New Play Festival here this weekend!! https://www.theatrecentre.com/the-new-play-festival-tickets

"And he's not wearing a ring!"

With Sandra convinced there are no eligible nice guys left, the last thing she expects is to be intrigued by a new student’s dad when he walks into her office. What she assumes will be another routine meeting quickly turns into something she never saw coming...

Reserve your seats today for "Hey There, Partner" in The New Play Festival at CTC this weekend!! https://www.theatrecentre.com/the-new-play-festival-tickets

📣📣STAGED READINGS ARE THIS SATURDAY!📣📣
June 20th at 2:30pm & IT'S FREE!
Please RSVP at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35678/production/1270968?performanceId=11790205

An evening of bold storytelling and fresh voices takes the stage in this collection of staged readings, featuring semifinalist works from our New Play Festival. These new plays, selected for their originality and impact, are presented in development, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience them at a pivotal moment in their journey.

From intimate reflections on love and identity to sharp explorations of family, addiction, and personal transformation, these stories span a wide emotional landscape. Each piece invites you into a world of complex relationships, unexpected humor, and striking honesty as characters navigate connection, conflict, and change.

More than a performance, this evening is an invitation to be part of the process. Following each reading, audiences are encouraged to engage in a guided talkback, offering feedback that helps shape the future of these works and supports the growth of the playwrights behind them.

With a focus on actor and text, staged readings strip theatre down to its essentials, creating a space where new work is not only seen, but shared, explored, and refined in real time.

"Night's not over."

When Vienna steps out of the room, Rebecca finds herself drawn into an unexpected conversation with Maisie about the memories connected to her artwork. Though determined to keep her distance, Rebecca becomes increasingly conflicted as she learns more. As the moment stretches on, she must decide how far she’s willing to let Maisie into her world.

Find out what happens in Rainjacket at The New Play Festival, running this weekend at CTC! https://www.theatrecentre.com/the-new-play-festival-tickets

📣✨FINAL WEEKEND TO SEE THE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL✨📣
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEXT EXIT PRODUCTIONS
In our Circle Theatre
Tickets: https://www.theatrecentre.com/the-new-play-festival-tickets

10-MINUTE PLAYS:
JUNE 19th at 7:30pm & 21st at 2:30pm
In Circles - by Aaron Sills
The Healer's Tale - by Katie Myers
The Body - by Chris Mathis
Better Living Through Chemistry - by Riann Bilderback
Hey There Partner - by Mary Ahern
You've Got File - by David Schoenfeld
The Method - by Lee Larson
Rainjacket - by Dragonfly Lubben

ONE ACTS:
JUNE 20th at 7:30pm
The Traveling Grannies - by Bailey Hufstetler
*Big Dill - by Kendra Satterwhite

STAGED READINGS:
JUNE 20th at 2:30pm
The Question - by Joel Sanchez Avantes
Highest Regard - by Shaun Townley
Gracie & Emmitt - by Jeff Perlman
*A Play About Chemistry - by Michael “Arche” Twitty
They Do, I Don’t - by Dawn R. Hendrix
*Mature Content