What’s happening at American Blues
MEMBERSHIPS
2026-2027
We offer 3 ways to save on tickets for SEASON 41: 3-Show Previews, 3-Show Regular, & VIP Memberships. Packages start as low as $59! READ MORE.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
JULY 15 & AUG 19, 2026
Next up in Rubber Banned Book Club is Sara Gruen’s smash hit novel that was adapted to a film and Broadway musical. Excerpts read by artistic affiliate Nate Santana and James Sherman. READ MORE.
2026 BLUE INK FESTIVAL
AUGUST 15, 2026
Don’t miss these readings from the 2026 Blue Ink Award competition. Hear the 2026 Blue Ink Award winning script by Nia Akilah Robinson (10:30 AM) and 2 featured finalists scripts by Benjamin Benne (12:30 PM) and Claire Crowley (2:30 PM). See 1, 2, or all plays. Reservations required. RSVP NOW.
BLACK GIRL FROM A WHITE SUBURB
SEPT 4 – OCT 4, 2026
Don’t miss artistic affiliate Tania Richard’s tour-de-force solo show adapted from her published memoir. Blending cautionary tales, social commentary, and humor, Tania takes the leading role in a culture that often relegates Black women to supporting characters. BUY TICKETS.
2027 BLUE INK AWARD
2027 GUIDELINES
Read our 2027 Blue Ink Award guidelines before submissions open on August 1! We’ve added another requisite – a short letter of professional or academic support for the script or playwright. READ MORE.
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