Rep Reads is our fan-favorite play reading and discussion group! Celebrate the written word of theatre and share perspectives with members of the Rep community.
Over the last three years, Rep Reads has become a fan-favorite artistic engagement program. We are happy to continue offering this beloved play reading club. Each month, we independently read a script and come together to discuss its themes, characters, and impact. Rep Readers gain a deeper appreciation of dramatic literature while building community connections with fellow theatre lovers at The Rep.
Spring 2024: Journeys and Dreams
Join us for Journeys and Dreams, our spring 2024 Rep Reads series, where stories of self-discovery, resilience, and connection come alive. These remarkable plays examine the many ways we seek meaning and belonging across borders, languages, and generations. Each work invites us to share in journeys of heart and spirit, offering a profound look at the dreams that shape us and the obstacles we face along the way. We hope these inspiring narratives will spark conversations and deepen your experience with the voices and visions brought to life onstage this season.
English by Sanaz Toossi
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 2:00 pm (Virtual)
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 2:00 pm (In-person)
In a language class in Iran, students confront cultural identity and connection as they grapple with English, each discovering what language—and belonging—truly mean. Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2023 Obie Award for Best New American Play.
Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 2:00 pm (Virtual)
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 2:00 pm (In-person)
Set in 1904 Pittsburgh, this powerful story follows Citizen Barlow’s journey toward redemption and freedom, guided by the spiritual wisdom of Aunt Ester and the haunting legacy of African American history. From the two-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright of Fences and The Piano Lesson.
Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, a new version by Tracy Letts
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 2:00 pm (Virtual)
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 2:00 pm (In-person)
Chekhov’s timeless exploration of unfulfilled dreams and the longing for a brighter future resonates anew in this fresh adaptation. As three sisters navigate love, loss, and the changing tides of society in provincial Russia, they dream of escaping to Moscow and finding purpose amid life’s quiet struggles and triumphs. A powerful adaptation from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County.
Purchase plays from Amazon
(https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/G7QFCP9EE3UJ/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2) or The Novel Neighbor (https://thenovelneighbor.com/lists/LaZHbdE4w6jA)