I LOVE HPT: THE RETURN

January 13 – Februrary 14, 2026

That’s right: it’s time to heat up your winter nights again with the 31st season of FronteraFest at Hyde Park Theatre. The Short Fringe, BYOV, and Mi Casa--as always and ever, FronteraFest is five weeks of alternative, offbeat, new, and just plain off-the-wall fringe theatre. Too bad there's no actual way to expect the unexpected, because that is your only hope.

FronteraFest is produced in collaboration with ScriptWorks,, a group dedicated to supporting emerging playwrights and developing new dramatic works.

February 19 - March 21, 2026

By Jen Silverman

HPT PRESENTS Jen Silverman’s darkly funny and very modern take on the 1621 Jacobean play The Witch of Edmonton. The village thinks old Elizabeth is a witch. But when a charming, affable Devil arrives, only Elizabeth—not the rich young man devoted to Morris dancing (and another, secret thing); not his ruthlessly ambitious adopted brother; not the village girl he’s stringing along—only Elizabeth cannot be tempted . . . maybe. And maybe that’s what the Devil can’t resist.

If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “I dunno, should we burn it all down?”—then this is the play for you.: Opens right after FronteraFest.

Directed by Ken Webster.

April 10–25, 2026

by Kathleen Fletcher

More information coming soon, or check the Filigree Theatre website.

The beloved annual Austin 10-minute play festival! More information here soon or at the ScriptWorks website.

May 14 – June 6, 2026

To be announced soon!

June 18–27, 2026

written and performed by Robin Chotzinoff

HPT PRESENTS Dear Dickies, a love/business letter to Dickies workwear.

Dear Dickies chronicles, through slides and stories, her attempt to become a Dickies brand ambassador. And also her attempt to clean out her closet, IRL and metaphorically.

More information coming soon! Photo byKatie Rose Gurkin.