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A House Not Meant to Stand

By Tennessee Williams

May 8 - 24, 2025

Directed by Julia Houck

Dark Comedy | Drury Stage

Christmas 1982: Cornelius and Bella McCorkle of Pascagoula, Mississippi, return one stormy midnight from the funeral of their older son to a house and a life literally falling apart – daughter Joanie is in an asylum and their younger son Charlie is upstairs having sex with his pregnant, holy-roller girlfriend as the McCorkles enter. In this dark, expressionistic comedy, what he called his “Southern Gothic Spook Sonata,” Williams brilliantly chronicles the fragile state of our world.

2025-2026 Season

Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy by Kate Hamill

October 16- November 1, 2025
Directed by Hannah Nies, this is an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel. Bouncing
between horror and humor, this show is fierce, feminist, frightening.

Twelve Angry Jurors by Reginald Rose

January 22 – February 1, 2026
Michael Kelley directs this updated version of 12 Angry Men, the courtroom
drama in which the jury addresses the future of a young man accused of
murdering his abusive father.

C’est La Vie by Gretchen Suarez-Pena

February 5 – 22, 2026
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, vignettes, monologues and stories about
romance, love and loss. Stephanie Monday directs this poignant look at love and
the human condition.

Noises Off by Michael Frayn

May 15 - 30, 2026
Julia Houck directs this British sex farce with a play within a play, absurd
backstage mishaps, hilarious onstage chaos, and unraveling romance. You’re
welcome.

Want to get involved with our 2025-26 season?

ACTORS – Watch for our August Madison Public Theatre season auditions!

SOUND DESIGNERS – We are looking for a sound designer to join our season
production team. If you have experience in technical theatre, music production
and recording, or radio, please contact us through the Managing Director of the
Bartell Theatre. Small stipend per show.

PROPS DESIGNERS – We would like to train the next generation of props
designers for Madison Public Theatre. If you are interested in theatre, love art
projects, scavenging, thrift stores and yard sales, please contact us through the
Managing Director of the Bartell Theatre. Small stipend per show.

Mission Statement

The Madison Public Theatre is a theatre of and for our community. We act upon the conviction that artistic expression is civic engagement and access to a creative forum is essential to the wellness and health of our community. We intentionally and rigorously work to break down barriers to attending and creating theatre. MPT inspires, entertains and stimulates audiences with theatrical productions that range from the classics to new works and original works; we train and support the next generation of theatre artists; we enrich our community through bold theatrical experiences that inspire empathy and encourage conversation; and we celebrate the essential power of the theatre to illuminate our common humanity.

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