Theatre Salina recently premiered Listen by Brigid Amos, marking the first production in the AACT NewPlayFest 2026 cycle. The heartfelt drama explores themes of loss, forgiveness, and the power of connection through a story that feels both intimate and universal.

AACT and Dramatic Publishing representatives recently attended the show, meeting with the cast, director, and playwright, and touring Theatre Salina’s beautiful facility. The company’s thoughtful direction and moving performances brought Amos’s words to life in an unforgettable way, capturing the spirit of community theatre at its best.

Listen will be published by Dramatic Publishing as part of the AACT NewPlayFest 2026 collection, joining a distinguished lineup of new works developed and produced by community theatres nationwide.

Learn more about AACT NewPlayFest and its mission to champion new voices in community theatre at aact.org/newplayfest.