TAKE CARE OF MY FRIEND

April 10–25, 2026

a world premiere by Kathleen Fletcher

directed by Elizabeth Newman

Filigree Theatre presents the world premiere of Kathleen Fletcher's Take Care of My Friend, an autobiographical play of a young woman diagnosed with severe OCD bravely navigating her physical, mental and emotional health and healing with grace and humor. Tickets on sale now.

Starring: Kathleen Fletcher; Talya Hammerman; Arielle Laguette; Kerry McGinnis; Molly McKee & Rachel West.  (Understudies: Bonnie Lambert & Vivi Verges.)

April 10th - 25th  Thursdays - Saturdays 8pm; Sunday 3pm (Additional Sunday 8pm performance 4/19). 

by Rupert Reyes

Monday, April 20, 2026

If you saw HPT’s recent production of Witch, you will remember Rupert Reyes as Sir Arthur—but he’s also a playwright. Now the public is invited to a fundraising reading and reception of his new play, Esperanza, on Monday April 20, 2026. Reception at 6:30pm, reading from 7pm-8:30pm.

“Pay What You Wish” tickets available at the door or in advance at ATX Theatre.

Esperanza tells the deeply human story of Mercedes Urive, a young woman who arrives in the United States from Mexico without documentation, seeking the same dream that has brought thousands before her: the hope of a better life.

Inspired by the real-life separation of immigrant families in the United States across multiple administrations, Esperanza explores the emotional realities behind the headlines. While the subject is serious, Reyes weaves moments of warmth and humor throughout the story, creating a production that is both challenging and entertaining. Esperanza is a story about hope, and the complex choices people make while searching for belonging.

This event will raise funds toward the full production coming from Trinity Street Theater and Esperanza Productions in October 2026.  

Cast: Karina Dominguez, Cherry Mendoza, Idelisse Collazo, Eduardo (Lalo) Martinez.

Wednesday, April 22

Join us for a special one-night fundraising event in support of Learning to Human, Sims Holland’s award-winning solo show as it prepares for its Edinburgh Festival debut. Winner of Best of Frontera Fest 2024 and nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award, this raw, funny and deeply human show explores addiction, recovery, and the messy process of starting again.

The evening includes a full performance along with pre- and post-show drinks, light bites, merchandise, Q & A with the artist and a raffle. All proceeds go directly toward bringing the show to the Edinburgh Fringe—the world’s largest arts festival.

April 30 –May 9, 2026

Produced by ScriptWorks. This year’s model of the beloved annual 10-minute play festival, closing in on its 30th year! Last November, local playwrights were given 48 hours to write a 10-minute play using these rules:

1. Include someone waking up from a dream

2. Feature a historical figure in disguise

3. Reference an astronomical object

Eight plays were chosen for production, and now they’re ready for you to see. Blast off into a galaxy where forgotten dreams collide with faces from history and the vast mysteries of the cosmos.

PLAYWRIGHTS: Robin Anderson, Ava Love Hanna, Christine Hoang, Max Langert, Pablo Muñoz-Evers, Briandaniel Oglesby, Kleo James Ryan, and Meret Slover.

PERFORMERS: Lowell Bartholomee, Zac Carr, David DuBose, Shannon Grounds, Alani Henry, Brennan Patrick, Eliza Renner, Minerva Villa, Juleeane Villarreal, and Johanna Whitmore.

May 14 – June 13, 2026

by Will Eno

Hyde Park Theatre season show. A revival of our funny, devastating 2018 production of this beautiful play. Ken Webster reprises his “warm, witty, charming” performance as a man coming to terms with what one small life can mean. Rebecca Robinson also reprises her original role.

Reviews for that production were off the scale: "A riveting tour de force performance . . . One of the most moving experiences I have had in a theatre." “Captivating, superbly funny.” "One of the most deceptively powerful plays of the year.”

If you missed it in 2018, this is your chance to see “an outright celebration of what it means to live a worthwhile life.” And if you saw it, you’ll want to come again.

May 17–19, 2026

with Charlie Roadman

Last year, Danny Malone wrote 60 songs in just three weeks. When have you ever heard of an artist doing something like that? How is that even possible? 

This wave of artistic inspiration happened in Mexico, where Danny had secretly travelled to seek a personal rebirth. He describes the experience as “a long battle between my ego and my spirit—and the spirit finally started to win again.” He’ll tell you “some of the songs are not good.” Ha ha. But they are. More than that—they’re remarkable. Beautiful, intimate, and full of hope.

His new album, Into the Flowers, arrives this summer—and it’s something special.

This May, Danny returns to Hyde Park Theatre for three nights. Music starts promptly at 7pm, with special guest Charlie Roadman.

June 18–27, 2026

written and performed by Robin Chotzinoff

Hyde Park Theatre season show: 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 by Katie Rose Gurkin.