The Goodman's New Stages Series has given audiences a first look at over 50 new plays in development via staged readings; more than half of those plays have gone on to receive full productions at the Goodman and other theaters around the country.

Festival Director: Rick DesRochers

Staged Readings Include:

BFE by Julia Cho
Directed by Lynn Ann Bernatowicz

Mariela in the Desert by Karen Zacarías
Directed by Chris Garcia Peak

Cheech or The Chrysler Guys Are in Town by François Létourneau
Translated by Rick DesRochers
Directed by Sean Graney

Softly Blue by Shepsu Aakhu
Directed by Mignon McPherson-Nance

Heritage by Brett Neveu
Directed by Geoffrey Scott

Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky with Books and Lyrics by David Cale
Music by Jonathan Kreisberg and David Cale
Directed by Rick DesRochers