3rd Annual New Kids Play Fest 2026
On the Boulevard | July 10-11, 2026
Friday @ 6 p.m and Saturday @ 9 a.m.
Join us for our 3rd annual NEW KIDS PLAY FEST! New Kids Play Fest is a submission-based play festival that highlights new works written by emerging playwrights. Selected playwrights will have their work read on stage during the festival. We are also excited to share that attendees will get a sneak peek at our upcoming brand-new adaptation of The Little Mermaid, premiering this September 2026, adapted by Stephen Tyler Davis.
Entry is FREE for the event, but we do ask that you pre-register below.
Interested in being a reader for the festival? No experience needed! Register to volunteer: https://fpcta.ludus.com/volunteer
Selected Playwrights
Friday Evening
Wizard of Oz adapted by Emily Lewis
Stepping on Stage by Debra Cohen
Marley Academy by Emily Turner
Best Adventure Ever by LJ Underwood
Saturday Morning
Emily of New Moon by Donna Hoke
The Almost Complete Book of Fairytales (Abridged) by Janine Sobeck Knighton
The Tortoise and the Hair by Evan Baughfman
The Shadowcatcher by Jennifer Moore
Event Schedule
Friday Evening
4:30 p.m.
Doors to the lobby & theater open
5:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Preview of The Little Mermaid adapted by Stephen Tyler Davis
5:10 p.m.
Reading of Plays
8:50 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Saturday Morning
8:30 a.m.
Doors to the lobby & theater open
9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:05 a.m.
Reading of Plays
12:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks