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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!

Cast Iron Storytelling Presents "Toasty"

Cast Iron Storytelling fires up the mic with true, fireside stories at Common House. Come inside where it's toasty.

Cast Iron Storytelling Presents Hallmark

Two of hearts beat as one as Cast Iron presents our first-ever tandem storytelling exchange at Plant Bar.

"Unidentified" at Con Nooga

A collection of new works that has absolutely nothing at all to do with little green creatures. Okay, there might be one.

Cast Iron Storytelling Presents "Lucky"

Presenting true tales of lucky breaks. Thursday, March 19th, at The Woodshop. Doors 5PM | Show 6PM

The New Play Festival

A staged showcase of 10 new works by regional playwrights premiering at Chattanooga Theatre Centre.

Anywhere, Suddenly: The Preview

Memories blur with ghosts as a man searches for his estranged lover and one-eyed cat in this original show by Jason Tinney that merges theatre & true storytelling.

Cast Iron Storytelling Presents "Volunteer"

We're commemorating America's 250th Anniversary with true stories from The Volunteer State. Featuring patriotic tales of neighborhood & community.

Cast Iron Storytelling Presents "Mischief"

Featuring true stories of practical jokesters, shenanigan instigators, and leg pullers. We're talking times of being up to no good.

Anywhere, Suddenly

In Anywhere, Suddenly by Jason Tinney, the fragile line between memory and reality is tested as a troubled man navigates a haunted mental landscape in search of his estranged lover and one-eyed cat.

Cast Iron Storytelling Presents "Fences"

Do good fences make good neighbors? Do fences come down to let others in? And when do we need free range? Join us for true stories on mending fences and testing boundaries.

The New Play Festival
June 5th - June 21st

At Chattanooga Theatre Centre

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"The Traveling Grannies" by Bailey Hufstetler

"The Traveling Grannies" by Bailey Hufstetler

When 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 Satterwhite

"Big Dill" by Kendra Satterwhite

Always 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 Sills

"In Circles" by Aaron Sills

An 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.

"The Body" by Chris Mathis

"The Body" by Chris Mathis

After 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 Bilderback

"Better Living Through Chemistry"by Riann Bilderback

Maggie, 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" 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 Lubben

"Rainjacket" by Dragonfly Lubben

Rebecca 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 Larson

"The Method" by Lee Larson

In 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 Myers

"The Healer's Tale" by Katie Myers

In 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 Ahern

"Hey There, Partner" by Mary Ahern

Sandra, 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

"Gracie & Emmitt" by Jeff Perlman

"A Play About Chemistry" by Arche Twitty

"A Play About Chemistry" by Arche Twitty

"Highest Regard" by Shaun Townley

"Highest Regard" by Shaun Townley

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