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Signature Theatre Announces 2016-17 SigWorks: New Play Readings Series

The program will include five new plays by D.C. area playwrights.

Dani Stoller's The Homecoming will be presented as part of SigWorks.
Dani Stoller's The Homecoming will be presented as part of SigWorks.
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Signature Theatre has announced five new plays by D.C. area playwrights chosen out of 139 submissions to have readings as part of the SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Reading’s at Ali’s Bar series.

Now in its second year, the series is an initiative that highlights and supports the work of D.C.-area playwrights. Each play will receive a one-day mini-developmental workshop with professional actors the day of the reading. This series is an opportunity for playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and patrons to explore new plays in a fun and informal environment. Each reading will be followed by a dialogue with the audience and the artists.

This year's offerings will include Alabaster (October 3 at 7pm) by Audrey Cefaly, Dogwood Cross (November 14 at 7pm) by Michael Trottier, The Homecoming (February 6 at 7pm) by Dani Stoller, The Reapers on Woodbrook Avenue (March 27 at 7pm) by Mardee Bennett, and Swimming With Whales (June 5 at 7pm) by Bob Bartlett.

Ali’s Bar, located in Signature Theatre’s Mead Lobby, will be open before and after each reading.