Presented By: Lake Worth Playhouse
November 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Join us on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 PM for an evening of staged readings featuring ten original short plays developed through D.R.A.F.T. (Development, Readings, Artists, Feedback & Theatre), part of our Square One new-work initiative.
Over the past several months, local playwrights have explored, revised, and refined their work through readings, feedback, and collaboration. The result is a collection of stories that are funny, moving, suspenseful, heartfelt, and imaginative, all inspired by the theme “A Light in the Dark.”
Featured Plays
Fair Play by Samantha Mayernik
A witty fairy-tale showdown between Snow White and a Queen determined to rewrite her story.
Flight Anglerfish 325 by Grant Balfour
A routine flight becomes an unsettling struggle for control.
I’ll Save You a Seat by Brittany Sinitch
Humor and grief collide as strangers find connection in a support group.
Independence by Benjamin Wilson
Romance, gossip, and growing unease during a mysterious blackout.
Laundry Day by Sabrina Marks
A family conflict reveals the challenges and tenderness of caregiving.
Love in Shadow by Jacob Roach
A debate about darkness becomes an exploration of love and vulnerability.
Love in the Time of Hurricanes by Laurie Tanner
Old relationships resurface as a family prepares for an approaching storm.
Lux Obscura by Verity Delgadillo
A deep-space mission spirals into suspicion, secrets, and cosmic horror.
The Meaning of Darkness by Dorothea Cahan
An unexpected encounter offers the possibility of healing and connection.
The Purrtergeist by Jonathan White
A missing cat sparks supernatural chaos in this ghostly comedy.
These script-in-hand performances showcase the voices of emerging and established writers from our community and offer audiences a unique opportunity to experience new work in development. Your presence helps shape the creative process by giving playwrights the chance to hear their stories come alive before a live audience.
Come celebrate new voices, support local artists, and discover what might become the next great play.
On the Stephanie Smith Main Stage – Square One Series
The show is approximately 1.5 hours, with one 15-minute intermission.
TICKETS: FREE
