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2026 Productions
Next Exit Productions is thrilled to launch our fourth season in 2026! This season we're launching more new works from play festivals to original solo shows to true storytelling events.
Save the dates to participate!
The New Play Festival
June 5th - June 21st
At Chattanooga Theatre Centre

![]() "The Traveling Grannies" by Bailey HufstetlerWhen four widows who call themselves “The Traveling Grannies,” decide to actually travel to a destination instead of just talking about it, they find themselves in a small town with two Dollar Generals, a mayor named Orlando, a Piggly Wiggly, and a Strawberry Festival needing new vision. The Traveling Grannies decide to stay and help organize the town's festival, ruffle some feathers, and rekindle old friendships. This hilarious one act play will have you laughing until you cry! | ![]() "Big Dill" by Kendra SatterwhiteAlways the "good girl", Callie finds herself in a state of upheaval in the aftermath of her father's death. Coping in every unhealthy way, she's shaken even further by her mother's unexpected engagement ⎯ and by who she's engaged to. Stuck on a weekend at the lake with a family she never asked for, Callie attempts to survive until everything comes to a head and is forced to reckon with her choices. | ![]() "In Circles" by Aaron SillsAn old man sits down at the park to feed some birds, but the strange teenager sitting next to him claims to be his personal grim reaper. |
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![]() "The Body" by Chris MathisAfter their mother’s death, three siblings return to the family home to make funeral arrangements, each shaped differently by the same woman and the same past. The youngest returns after long estrangement, colliding with the oldest’s bitterness, while the middle sibling stands between them, bearing the weight of peace. A letter left behind by their mother transforms the space, speaking the truths she never said aloud and opening the door for accountability and a chance at healing. | ![]() "Better Living Through Chemistry"by Riann BilderbackMaggie, a successful teacher and writer, has worked with her psychiatrist for three years to treat and manage her overwhelming anxiety. She finds herself struggling again due to recent events, and her doctor suggests restarting medication to help her cope with the new stressors. Maggie must explore her complicated feelings about medication and its impact on her creative pursuits, her identity, and the acceptance of uncertain outcomes. | ![]() "You've Got File" by David Schoenfeld"You’ve Got File" explores modern romance and making connections through the lens of virtual dating, following Alex and Victoria as they fall for each other online through idealized avatars. When they finally meet in person, the gap between their digital confidence and real-life awkwardness leads them to an experiment that spirals out of their control. The play humorously and poignantly asks whether technology helps us become our best selves—or replaces us with them. |
![]() "Rainjacket" by Dragonfly LubbenRebecca spends her days waiting, waiting for Vienna to leave, waiting for Vienna to return, and waiting for Vienna to simply acknowledge her. It's a cycle she's grown almost fond of, but it is also one that requires her to turn a blind eye to Vienna's many odd habits and guests. So, on a rainy spring night when an old art school acquaintance comes knocking, Rebecca is finally forced to confront the situation she is living in, and the passion she has lost. | ![]() "The Method" by Lee LarsonIn rehearsals for a production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the two actors playing the titular roles have no connection onstage whatsoever. A crafty actress involved in the show recruits her two friends to carry out a Much Ado-esque scheme to solve the problem. Through overheard conversations, awkward interactions, and bizarrely heartfelt scenes, THE METHOD is a play designed for a lighthearted yet charming experience. | ![]() "The Healer's Tale" by Katie MyersIn this adaptation of Chaucer's Canon's Yeoman's Tale from the Canterbury Tales, a pilgrim with a mysterious illness comes to Western North Carolina seeking wellness advice. But if you're coming to soak up the mountain healing vibes, you better have deep pockets. |
![]() "Hey There, Partner" by Mary AhernSandra, a high school guidance counselor, faces challenges finding a suitable romantic partner in her small town. While Dave, a newcomer and single parent, finds himself facing a new chapter in his life and thinking about getting back out on the dance floor. | ![]() "Gracie & Emmitt" by Jeff Perlman | ![]() "A Play About Chemistry" by Arche Twitty |
![]() "Highest Regard" by Shaun Townley |
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