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Chautauqua Theater Company: 2026 Season

In 2026, CTC will present three New Play Workshops (NPW), two inaugural FutureNow New Play Labs, and two mainstage productions: Sharyn Rothstein’s Best for Baby (a CTC Commission and World Premiere) by Oliver Butler and August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned directed by Producing Artistic Director Jade King Carroll.    

The season will also mark the grand opening of the Roe Green Theater Center, a state-of-the-art home for theater at Chautauqua, and the introduction of CTC’s new playwrighting fellowship in an expanded partnership with the Drama League. These emerging writers will develop and present new plays in collaboration with the Future Now directing fellows, featuring the work of CTC’s acting conservatory and design fellows.  

Upcoming Events

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August 1 @ 11:00 am Week Six (August 1–8)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars

Roe Green Theater Center

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars
Saturday, August 1st 2026 @ 11:00 am
Roe Green Theater Center
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars

Paleontologists O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope race against each other to uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world. Between them, they discover and named 136 new species of dinosaurs, including Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Coelophysis, and Allosaurus. Their rivalry also led to their professional and personal ruin. The Bone Wars brings to life the explosive true story of the legendary rivalry between two American paleontologists in the late 1800s.

This performance is made possible by the support of The Crockett Family Fund for Theater, The Terrie Vaile Hauck Theater Endowment and by The Phoebe Wagner Ott Theater Fund.

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August 1 @ 2:00 pm Week Six (August 1–8)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 2: The Motions by Zora Howard

Bratton Theater

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 2: The Motions by Zora Howard
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 2: The Motions by Zora Howard
Saturday, August 1st 2026 @ 2:00 pm
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 2: The Motions by Zora Howard

In the wake of an untimely prognosis, a father and son must relearn how to share space after years of estrangement. They pass the time with quiet rituals – making coffee, playing chess – navigating what is left to say and what is better left unsaid. Funny, tender, and deeply human, The Motions is an ode to the small movements that make a life, and the possibility of beginning again even at our very ends.

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August 1 @ 5:00 pm Week Six (August 1–8)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 2: ERASERS: A Bloodthirsty Comedy

Roe Green Theater Center

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 2: ERASERS: A Bloodthirsty Comedy
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 2: ERASERS: A Bloodthirsty Comedy
Saturday, August 1st 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Roe Green Theater Center
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 2: ERASERS: A Bloodthirsty Comedy

In a world that looks remarkably like ours, the National Agency of Literary Advisors gives writers “gentle advice” about what kinds of stories the world wants to see. And then, the advice gets less gentle. ERASERS is a bloodthirsty comedy about office supplies and fascism.

This performance is made possible by the support of The Nancy E. Brewer Fund for Theater, The Joel and Barbara Jacob and M. Jacob and Sons Fund for Theater and by The Irene and David Tabish Endowment for Theater.

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August 1 @ 7:30 pm Week Six (August 1–8)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby

Bratton Theater

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby
Saturday, August 1st 2026 @ 7:30 pm
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby

WORLD PREMIERE

By Sharyn Rothstein

Directed by Oliver Butler

Bratton Theater

Best for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — featuring Broadway actor Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory.

Best for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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August 2 @ 2:00 pm Week Six (August 1–8)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby

Bratton Theater

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby
Sunday, August 2nd 2026 @ 2:00 pm
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WORLD PREMIERE

By Sharyn Rothstein

Directed by Oliver Butler

Bratton Theater

Best for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — featuring Broadway actor Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory.

Best for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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August 2 @ 7:30 pm Week Six (August 1–8)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby

Bratton Theater

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby
Sunday, August 2nd 2026 @ 7:30 pm
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby

WORLD PREMIERE

By Sharyn Rothstein

Directed by Oliver Butler

Bratton Theater

Best for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — featuring Broadway actor Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory.

Best for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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August 6 @ 12:15 pm Week Six (August 1–8)

CTC Theater Chats

Smith Wilkes Hall

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Thursday, August 6th 2026 @ 12:15 pm
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CTC Theater Chats

Theater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags)

On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests, including actors, designers, playwrights and more, for a look at our upcoming productions and discussions on the craft of theater-making. Free and open to the public.

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August 6 @ 10:00 pm Week Six (August 1–8)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange

Roe Green Theater Center

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange
Thursday, August 6th 2026 @ 10:00 pm
Roe Green Theater Center
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CTC’s 2026 Acting Conservatory student Mengwe Wapimewah performs for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange

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August 7 @ 6:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

Bratton Theater

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Friday, August 7th 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

This performace is made possible by the support of The Chautauqua Theater Fund, The Rittman Family Fund for Performing Arts and by The Florence and Cynthia Norton Fund for Theater.

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August 8 @ 4:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Pick-Your-Price)

Bratton Theater

$55 – $65 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Pick-Your-Price)
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Pick-Your-Price)
Saturday, August 8th 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Pick-Your-Price)

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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August 9 @ 2:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

Bratton Theater

$65 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Sunday, August 9th 2026 @ 2:00 pm
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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August 9 @ 6:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

Bratton Theater

$65 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Sunday, August 9th 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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August 11 @ 6:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

Bratton Theater

$55 – $65 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Tuesday, August 11th 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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August 12 @ 2:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions)

Bratton Theater

$55 – $65 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions)
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions)
Wednesday, August 12th 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions)

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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August 12 @ 6:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

Bratton Theater

$55 – $65 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Wednesday, August 12th 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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August 13 @ 12:15 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

CTC Theater Chats

Smith Wilkes Hall

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Thursday, August 13th 2026 @ 12:15 pm
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On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests, including actors, designers, playwrights and more, for a look at our upcoming productions and discussions on the craft of theater-making. Free and open to the public.

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August 13 @ 2:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)

Bratton Theater

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)
Thursday, August 13th 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)

As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Peter Andersen
Original score by Bandits on the Run

Shakespeare’s most musical comedy springs to life in a playful and vibrant new adaptation by Peter Andersen, featuring original music by indie-pop-folk trio and Chautauqua favorites Bandits on the Run. Two lovers meet in the Forest of Arden, but all is not as it seems in this sweet and subversive classic brought to life by the full 2026 CTC Acting Conservatory and professional guest artists. This exciting workshop explores Shakespeare’s text alongside those of his queer contemporaries, riffing on the play’s original lyrics with newly composed music by Bandits. All the world’s a stage!

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August 13 @ 6:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

Bratton Theater

$55 – $65 View Details
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Thursday, August 13th 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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August 14 @ 2:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)

Bratton Theater

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)
Friday, August 14th 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)

As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Peter Andersen
Original score by Bandits on the Run

Shakespeare’s most musical comedy springs to life in a playful and vibrant new adaptation by Peter Andersen, featuring original music by indie-pop-folk trio and Chautauqua favorites Bandits on the Run. Two lovers meet in the Forest of Arden, but all is not as it seems in this sweet and subversive classic brought to life by the full 2026 CTC Acting Conservatory and professional guest artists. This exciting workshop explores Shakespeare’s text alongside those of his queer contemporaries, riffing on the play’s original lyrics with newly composed music by Bandits. All the world’s a stage!

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August 14 @ 6:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

Bratton Theater

$55 – $65 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Friday, August 14th 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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Bratton Late Night

August 14 @ 10:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Bratton Late Night

Bratton Theater

$15 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Bratton Late Night
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Bratton Late Night
Friday, August 14th 2026 @ 10:00 pm
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Bratton Late Night

CTC’s favorite late-night talent showcase! An evening of sketches and songs featuring the extraordinary talents of our 2026 conservatory.

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August 15 @ 2:00 pm Week Seven (August 8–15)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)

Bratton Theater

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)
Saturday, August 15th 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)

As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Peter Andersen
Original score by Bandits on the Run

Shakespeare’s most musical comedy springs to life in a playful and vibrant new adaptation by Peter Andersen, featuring original music by indie-pop-folk trio and Chautauqua favorites Bandits on the Run. Two lovers meet in the Forest of Arden, but all is not as it seems in this sweet and subversive classic brought to life by the full 2026 CTC Acting Conservatory and professional guest artists. This exciting workshop explores Shakespeare’s text alongside those of his queer contemporaries, riffing on the play’s original lyrics with newly composed music by Bandits. All the world’s a stage!

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August 15 @ 6:00 pm Week Eight (August 15–22)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions & Pick-Your-Price)

Bratton Theater

$55 – $65 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions & Pick-Your-Price)
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions & Pick-Your-Price)
Saturday, August 15th 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Bratton Theater
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions & Pick-Your-Price)

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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August 16 @ 2:00 pm Week Eight (August 15–22)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

Bratton Theater

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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Sunday, August 16th 2026 @ 2:00 pm
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

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August 16 @ 6:00 pm Week Eight (August 15–22)

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

Bratton Theater

$65 View Details
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Sunday, August 16th 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Bratton Theater
How To Access This Event Gate Pass Holder
A single ticket purchase is required for this event.
Single Tickets
Price: $65
Purchase Single Tickets Online
There is no online version of this program.

Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned

By August Wilson

Directed by Jade King Carroll

Bratton Theater

August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit, lyricism, and truth-telling, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became.

This is a free event.

Call or email us to reserve your seat at this event.

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