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2026 Summer Staged Reading Series

Presented by Valley Players at NVEF Discovery Campus, Napa CA

Jun 14 2026
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Aug 23 2026
2026 Summer Staged Reading Series

This summer, Valley Players invites you to six unforgettable evenings of theatre — featuring staged readings of bold, original works by both veteran playwrights and emerging talents.

From nearly 150 submissions, we’ve handpicked 10 fresh, captivating plays. Be the first to experience these sparkling new works brought to life!

June 14: Mother, I Could Kill You by Barbara A. Silverstone

June 28: A Night of One-Acts
When We Ceased to Be? by Jack Bushnell
At Midspan on the Andy Warhol by Kirk Johnson

July 12: Waldorf School by Nate Currier

July 26: Deadly Pursuits by Lorraine Midanik

August 9: A Night of Shorts
Madam Director by Gary A. Davis
Date Night by Barbara A. ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Buy your tickets online and save $3 off the At the Door price!
Tickets can be pre-purchased online or by calling 707-948-6273 for $12.
Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime for $15.

Want to see all 6 performances? Buy a Summer Series Pass for $48 and see 2 readings for free!
See every show yourself, or share the fun—bring two friends to one show and two to another, or mix it up. Use your tickets however you like!

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

Additional time info:

Each play will be followed by a short talk-back.

The Box Office and House open at 3:30 pm for ticket sales, concessions, and seating.

Please note: Seats not claimed by 5 minutes PRIOR to 4 pm may be forfeited if the performance is sold out. Ticket holders arriving after showtime may be asked to stand or sit in substandard viewing areas until such time as they can be seated without disturbing other audience members.

LOCATION

NVEF Discovery Campus

530 3rd St., Napa, CA 94559

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