Trap Door Theatre presents our 32nd Season!
Trap Door Theatre is thrilled to announce its 32nd season, a dazzling combination of Mainstage and Trap Open productions. With Mainstage shows directed by Kay Martinovich, Nicole Wiesner, Stephen Buescher and Trap Open productions directed by Anna Klos, Keith Surney, Jeremy Ohringer, and Kelsey Miller.
Main Stage Productions
Green Corridors
January 15th-February 21st, 2026
Written by Natalka Vorozhbyt
Translated by John Freedman with Natalia Bratus
Directed by Kay Martinovich
Using elements of absurdity and black humor, Green Corridors is a poetic, harrowing journey through a world fractured by war. Ukrainian playwright Natalka Vorozhbyt’s deeply human storytelling, brought to life by Kay Martinovich, invites us to bear witness to displacement, resistance, and the echoing pain of conflict and offers a poignant and urgent reflection on displacement, survival, and identity.
The Cuttlefish, or the Hyrcanian Worldview
Runs March 19th-April 25th, 2026
Written by Stanislaw I. Witkiewicz
Translated by Daniel Gerould
Directed by Nicole Wiesner
Part philosophical farce, part surreal fever dream—Witkiewicz’s The Cuttlefish, or the Hyrcanian Worldview is a razor-sharp satire of art under pressure. In a world where creativity is consumed by control and individuality is crushed beneath the weight of conformity, an artist spirals into crisis—torn between integrity and survival, freedom and obedience. Witkiewicz exposes the seductive dance between artist and authority, where every act of creation risks becoming an act of submission. Decades ahead of its time, this anarchic comedy lays bare the modern artist’s impossible choice: stay true to your vision, or surrender it for comfort and applause.
Le Bal
May 14th-June 20th, 2026
Based on the film by Ettore Scola
Adapted, Devised, and Directed by Stephen Buescher
Le Bal is a newly commissioned adaptation of Ettore Scola’s iconic film—a sweeping, dialogue-free production that tells the story of political and personal transformation through dance, music, and fashion. Set to a score composed and curated by Danny Rockett, Le Bal uses movement and sound to capture the emotional pulse of a changing world. From intimate moments to global shifts, this immersive theatrical experience brings decades of U.S. and world history vividly to life.
Trap Open
Ghost Fetus
September 11th-27th, 2025
Written by Suz Evans
Directed by ensemble member Anna Klos
A ghost seeking revenge. A church caught in its own contradictions. Two queer teens reckoning with faith, fear, and desire. Anna Klos and Suz Evans bring you a haunting, hilarious, and heartfelt piece like no other.
Dutchman
October 9th-25th, 2025
Written by Amiri Baraka
Directed by ensemble member Keith Surney
A searing examination of race, power, and social expectation, this explosive classic of American theatre surges with racial tension and sexual politics. Keith Surney revives Amiri Baraka’s iconic tale for a contemporary audience with a production as confrontational as it is necessary.
A Devil Comes to Town
November 6th-22nd, 2025
Based on the Novel by Paolo Maurensig
Adapted and Directed by Jeremy Ohringer
In a town obsessed with writing, the arrival of a mysterious devilish publisher sets off a sinister chain of events. As literary ambition turns feral, all hell breaks loose.
Rag Doll on a Bomb Site
December 11th-13th, 2025
Written and Performed by Shelley Cooper
Directed by Kelsey Miller
On opening night of The Threepenny Opera, Kurt Weill demands the show be canceled—Lotte Lenya’s name is missing from the program. Desperate to perform, she relives her traumatic past through emotional songs and haunting dances. Sung. Danced. Lived. But will it be enough to change his mind?
Subscribe to Trap Door’s 32nd Season
Don’t miss a moment of another incredible year with Trap Door Theatre!
Trap Door Theatre is offering a new and improved subscriber model for Season 32 and beyond.
With two models offered, you can choose the path that works best for you:
Trap Door Ticket Pack:
This option never expires, and allows you to any amount of tickets to any production of your choosing. Perfect for patrons unsure of when they’ll use their tickets, or for gifts to friends/loved ones!
Trap Door Season Pass:
This option is for use in Trap Door’s current season, and offers enough tickets for you to see each Mainstage production in the season. This season pass is offered in 1 person and 2 person package, and is only applicable for the current season.
4 Ticket Pack: $108
8 Ticket Pack: $210
1 Person Season 32 Subscription: $65
2 Person Season 32 Subscription: $125
Seating is limited! Please make your show reservations through our new subscriber portal as early as possible.