Fat Squirrel

06/05/2026

Opening next week! Thanks to Will Coviello for the preview!

Fat Squirrel presents two one-act plays about power dynamics.

06/02/2026

Sneak peek into the rehearsal room for MISS JULIE & VENUS IN FUR featuring Elizabeth McCoy, Jonathan Mares & Mallory Osigian Favoloro

Strindberg’s Miss Julie and David Ives’ Venus in Fur collide in a seductive, psychologically charged exploration of gender, class, power, and desire, where attraction becomes a battleground.

🗓️ June 10-20
📍 CANOA, 4210 St Claude
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05/26/2026

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05/25/2026

Submissions are open through next Monday for our June installment of THE GREENHOUSE

We are now accepting submissions of original 10-minute plays inspired by the theme. Six of the submissions will be selected for performance. Head over to our website for complete info and submission guidelines.

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05/21/2026

AUDITION OPPORTUNITY!

Auditions for our 3 one-acts being produced in our 2026 Emerging Directors Program will be 6/14 & 6/15

See our website for details

05/17/2026

It is with profound grief that we share with you the news of R'Myni Watson's passing. She was a light to all who had the pleasure of sharing a room with her. Her memory will continue to be a blessing.

We understand that you may have questions at this time about our December production of "For Colored Girls..." that R'Myni was slated to direct. Thank you for your patience as we give our team space and time to navigate their grief.

We love you, R'Myni, and we're forever made better by the gift of you in our lives.

05/16/2026

Our commitment to strengthening our community means we're at the polls on election day. Y'all get out there!

05/14/2026

📢 ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 COHORT OF EMERGING DIRECTORS 📢

These incredible artists were chosen from a deeply talented group of applicants to take part in this year’s directing mentorship program, where they’ll work alongside experienced directors to direct a one-act play. We’re so excited to watch their skills evolve throughout the process and to share the work they create along the way.

Stay tuned here for show announcements and audition dates! The EMERGING DIRECTORS SHOWCASE is in August!

12/21/2025

This was a really special one -- To anyone who has put an ounce of their time into THE EMERGING DIRECTORS SHOWCASE in the past few months, THANK YOU

12/20/2025

Tonight's the final night to catch these dynamic and excited shows! Here's tonight's lineup THE EMERGING DIRECTORS SHOWCASE:

THE MONKEY'S PAW directed by Lauren A. Gauthier

STUPID GHOST directed by Maverick Schmit

7:30pm at
Head to our website for tickets