Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company's 2026-2027 Season
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is proud to announce its 2026-2027 season, the first curated by newly appointed Artistic Director Reggie D. White. This five-play lineup reaffirms Woolly's commitment to audacious, evocative theatricality and artists whose work pushes the boundaries of form, perspective, and imagination.
Spanning cosmic dark comedy, intimate ensemble work, workplace satire, technological ubiquity, and genre-defying adaptation, this season showcases five playwrights making their Woolly Mammoth debuts. It kicks off with Venus, a meet-cute gone spectacularly wrong by Steve Yockey which White will direct. It continues with Hanukkah Spectacular, a raucous holiday show in the making by Max Posner, directed by renowned director David Cromer. Next is Ten Grand by Kate Cortesi, also directed by White, a love letter to Goodwill stores and daytime soap operas until things take a dangerous turn. Woolly Mammoth Company Member Jared Mezzocchi returns to direct Bobby Robotowitz, a journey of AI proportions, co-produced with City Theatre of Pittsburgh, and written by Matt Schatz. Rounding out the season is a.k. payne's love i awethu further, a poetic reimagining of Julius Caesar, produced in association with Jamila Ponton Bragg and directed by Tamilla Woodard.
"Woolly's work has existed on the bleeding edge of theatrical provocation for nearly 50 years." says White, "As I poured over hundreds of plays deciding which stories would be part of my first season as Artistic Director, these five plays left indelible impressions on me. Steve, Max, Kate, Matt, and a.k. have crafted virtuosic offerings that are unmistakable in their voice, unapologetic in their point of view, and undeniable in their storytelling. These plays ask big, existential questions: questions that make us lean forward, arouse our curiosity, and feel less alone. It's such an honor to have the torch passed down to me from Howard and Maria, and I'm so excited to introduce the Woolly herd to five of the most incredible minds in the American Theatre."
Says Woolly Mammoth's Managing Director Kimberly Douglas: "Woolly Mammoth's 47th season is a thrilling celebration of artistic vision and rigor exploring the complexities of our humanity, delighting in the distinctive and unique voices creating exciting art, and honoring a moment in our nation's capital where we need art to help us all be braver, freer, and unabashedly courageous in living our values."
With both longtime collaborators and bold new voices, the 2026-2027 lineup reflects Woolly Mammoth's dedication to new work that is both fearless and radically welcoming. In addition to these five plays, Woolly's season will include Connectivity events and learning opportunities, the continuation of a new Playwrights Group, and additional programming to be announced later this year.