Say something true.
Neverbird Theater is an ensemble which equips artists of all backgrounds to explore physical storytelling and the innate dignity of being human.
We are dedicated to creating generously, playing earnestly, and striving courageously for truth. Creative work happens best in community, so we connect local actors, directors, and designers with each other and with visiting teaching artists. Wonder, hospitality, attention, and advocacy are in our bones.
We launch in Fall 2026. Come join us!
Train with Us
Neverbird Ensemble
The core of Neverbird Theater, this ensemble will be forming through the upcoming Fall semester. We will meet each week to train, devise, and play together. Neverbird Ensemble is open to adults by audition or invitation.
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Productions
Our season productions alternate between casts from the Neverbird Ensemble (Ages 18+) and Neverbird 912 (High School).
View our inaugural season, learn about our program tracks, and subscribe to Nevernews for information about auditions and performances!
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Classes
Pulling from the rich heritage of the theatrical tradition and the diverse expertise of teaching artists, we offer topical classes for beginners and experienced actors alike, usually on a semester or quarterly schedule.
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Workshops
A Neverbird Workshop is a one-off, bite-sized immersive session designed to highlight the life-giving work of communal, physical storytelling. Free, open to the public, and migratory.
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26-27 Season
Talley’s Folly
Lanford Wilson
October 2026
Set on a summer evening of 1944 in Lebanon, Missouri, Talley’s Folly unfolds over 97 minutes in the lives of Sally Talley and Matt Friedman: unlikely kindred spirits wading clumsily through romance, family conflict, war-time trauma, and deeply personal fears and hopes.
A Christmas Carol
Adapted from the book by Charles Dickens
December 2026
A full-cast staged reading of the greatest Christmas ghost story ever written.
Much Ado about Nothing
William Shakespeare
January 2027
Romance blooms, insults fly, plots hatch, and a truly shocking number of private conversations are blatantly spied upon.
Brought to you by Neverbird 912.
The Beowulf Project
An Original Devised Piece
Spring 2027
Neverbird Ensemble begins the process of devising Beowulf in 2027. Get ready to encounter the Hero King and his monsters as you’ve never seen them before.
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“You have taught me so much: about acting, about life, about the beauty of creating in community, about facing fears, about making a permanent good out of our temporary work, and so much more. I genuinely cannot tell you how much of a positive impact you have had on my life.”
-Former Student
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