Celebrating theatrical works for the stage, Live Arts’ WATERWORKS Festival returns to downtown for its second iteration. The 2024 fest features pieces from local, national, and global playwrights, including one-acts, full-length performances, readings, and special events. An opening night reception and closing day wrap party bookend three weeks of theatrical excellence. The New Works section makes up the bulk of the festival, with 19 Live Arts-produced readings all helmed by local directors. The Spotlight Series presents three staged reading productions of developed scripts, each running one week. A night of local comedy and three educational workshops for community members round out the ambitious programming for this unique and expanding cultural affair.
Friday 5/17—6/2. $10–15, times, dates, and venues vary. Live Arts Theater, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org