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New Works
Since 2023
Next Exit Productions has developed over
30 new plays and mentored over 60 storytellers
since our founding. From 10-minute plays, to
one acts, to true stories, we're amplifying
voices from the Chattanooga community
and beyond.
2025
 Cast Iron Storytelling Presents Resilience: True Stories By U.S Veterans & Active Service Members. |  Premiering a new play by Peggy Douglas & Jason Tinney for a Next Exit/Southern Exposure collaboration. |  Celebrating one year of bringing together real people sharing real stories from all walks of life. |
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 Join us at historic Howard Auditorium for a different take on the musical megahit's famous forefather, presented by a collab of local performing arts organizations! This production is a collaboration between the Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas (Co-Director: Ric Morris), Next Exit Productions (Co-Director: Kashun Parks), Scenic City Shakespeare (Technical Director: Ryan Laskowski), and Lookout Productions (Producer: Courtenay Cholovich). |  A special edition of Chattanooga's true storytelling series. |  No one knows the stories that will unfold, not even the improv troupe. |
 A fun mashup of true stories and the improv they inspire live. |  Presenting new works from local and regional playwrights in this Next Exit/New Threads collaboration. |
2024
Featuring 9 New Plays
by Local Playwrights!
Cast & Crew of LOVE BITES 10-Minute Play Fest of New Works
2023
Play + Music + Film
by Holly Morse-Ellington & Jason Tinney
Next Exit Productions officially launched with the production of 50 Miles Away in 2023. We curated a team of directors, actors, musicians, lighting and set designers to produce this original play with its original soundtrack.
The team included creatives from ages 16 to 56 and reflected the innovation that comes from a collaboration of perspectives. For more information about 50 Miles Away, visit the production website here.
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