Rotate Theatre

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Stage Test 2026

An Evening of Works in Development

Sunday, November 22
4:30pm

BST
1119 Williamson St
Madison WI

Tickets are Pay-What-You-Want at the door.
$15 Advance Tickets are also available.

Digital Program coming soon!

Join Rotate Theatre Company for Stage Test 2026: An Evening of Works in Development on Sunday, November 22 at 4:30pm at BST (1119 Williamson St, Madison WI)! Enjoy an eclectic staged reading sampler of new short plays and excerpts from full-length pieces, plus share your feedback to help shape the next steps these plays take on their journeys to full productions!

Stage Test 2026 comes off the heels of two adult workshops, one focused on writing, the other on acting. Both mixed-level workshop series emphasized the importance of underrepresented perspectives, provided opportunities for experienced and beginner artists to learn from each other, and utilized our Rotation Practices which offer accessible activities for exploration and skill-building. Along with Rotate Theatre ensemble members and guest artists, many of the workshop participants are featured in Stage Test, giving audiences a glimpse into the workshops as the writers and actors experiment with brand new pieces. After the performance, share your feedback and cast a ballot for the plays you want to see in Rotate Theatre's future programming!

Stage Test 2026 runs approximately 75 minutes and is followed by a post-show talk-back with the artists. This event is part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals.

Access

An Access Chart will be available soon. Access information is also avilable via RotateTheatre@gmail.com and 608-515-8912.

BST (1119 Williamson St, Madison WI) can be entered from ground level via a ramp. A ramp can also be used to access a single-occupancy gender-neutral restroom with fragrance-free soap available.

Stage Test is designed for adult audiences. Supervised children are welcome if comfortable with mature themes, humor, and language.

Access Tickets are available for all Rotate Theatre mainstage productions. Our Access Tickets for Stage Test 2026 are Pay-What-You-Want available at the door starting 30 minutes before the performance. You are welcome to pay any amount at the door, no questions asked, from $0 to $15 to $50. $15 Advance Tickets are also available.

About Rotate Theatre Company

Rotate Theatre Company brings people together to create and celebrate entertaining new and alternative plays, musicals, and other performing arts featuring varied underrepresented perspectives. By engaging audiences in laughter and discussion, embracing practices that enrich the lives of collaborative artists, and incorporating multidirectional learning, Rotate Theatre contributes to larger webs of strategies that build more just futures for professional artists and the general public. Rotate Theatre is a multi-issue, multi-genre theatre company grounded by a passionate ensemble of experienced theatremakers facilitating projects that warmly welcome trained artists, enthusiastic beginners, and new audiences.

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