Common Ground. There is a lot out there in the world that highlights what makes us different. But isn’t it the common ground where we find our humanity? Celebrating and overcoming our differences gives us a place to start, and that’s what we’re exploring this 23/24 season.The Furman Theatre is a laboratory of multi-hyphenate globalized theatrical exploration. By joining us this season, you’re on a path to support student-centered work that charts a journey toward empathy and understanding through humanity’s stories.We hope you’ll join us this year. This season focuses on work that explores the heart of what makes us human through classic scripts and new pieces in development. Whether on the Main Stage or in the Treehouse Studio, you’ve got a seat with us.

Single tickets go on sale for each show 2-weeks prior to opening. A Season Subscription and Season Flex Passes are available for the 23/24 season. Whenever production rights allow, we will continue to provide a streaming option for productions this season.

THE PROM

THE PROM

by Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, & Matthew Sklar
directed by Maegan McNerney Azar
voice and music directed by Chase McAbee
choreographed by Michael Cherry
October 4-14

On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens - and the result is love that brings them all together.

THE WILD LITTLE HORSE

THE WILD LITTLE HORSE

a devised dance piece
"The Wild Little Horse"
An original ballet based on Rita Gray’s beloved children’s story.
Devised and choreographed by Madeline Jazz Harvey in collaboration with the company.
November 17-19

Based on the beloved children's book, this original children's ballet embraces the story's messages of community and empowerment.

THE LESSON & THE DUMB WAITER

THE LESSON & THE DUMB WAITER

"The Lesson" by Eugene Ionesco
and "The Dumb Waiter" by Harold Pinter
directed by Rhett Bryson
November 28-December 2

Experience two iconic plays of the Theatre of the Absurd era, offering insightful views of the human condition – circumstances that we all experience – from fear and uncertainty to the abuse of power and authority.

SCREENTIME

SCREENTIME

SCREENTIME
a new play by Margaret Rose Caterisano
directed by alan bryson
February 20-25

Mischief, romance, and technology all collide in this blend of old world sensibilities with a new world style.

ATHENA

ATHENA

ATHENA
by Gracie Gardner
directed by Caroline Jane Davis
April 16-20

Mary Wallace and Athena are brave, and seventeen, and fencers, and training for the Junior Olympics. They practice together, they compete against each other, they spend their lives together. They wish they were friends.