PLANET FIRST
On her way to a climate-warming forum in NYC, a Catholic activist from Mexico City stops in a small paper mill town to attend a protest and be interviewed by a podcaster. She meets a man, also spiritual, who charms her and who’s as concerned about global warming as she is. When she learns why, holy hell breaks loose. Planet First is made possible in part by:
Planet First, written by William R. Duell, directed by Jennifer Decker
August 1-2 and August 7-9, 2026
Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts, Washington and Lee University, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington, VA 24450.
PRICING:
Preferred Seating - $35.00; General Admission - $25.00; Student Admission with ID - $10.00 (Seating Chart)
FIVE PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, August 1st, 7:30pm
Sunday, August 2nd, 3:00pm
Friday, August 7th, 7:30pm
Saturday, August 8th, 7:30pm
Sunday, August 9th, 3:00pm
WAITING ROOM
A Cryptid Tale of Bureaucracy and Extinction
Owen Collins and Sam Camp of Reverie Puppets perform a devised puppet play for audiences over the age of 14. Performances are made possible in part by a grant from Washington and Lee University.
August 14-16, 2026
Johnson Theatre in the Lenfest Center for the Arts, Washington and Lee University, 100 Glasgow Street, Lexington, VA 24450.
PRICING:
All Seats: $5.00 (Seating Chart)
THREE PERFORMANCES:
Friday, August 14th, 7:30pm
Saturday, August 15th, 7:30pm
Sunday, August 16th, 3:00pm
New Views Theatre is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
(EIN 93-3033912)
Benedict Burgess, Teaghan Burns, Caitlin McAvoy, Mikey Blouin, Piper Foley-Schultz, Kate Jeppson and Samuel Camp in Appropriate, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Stephanie Sandberg. Photo by Seth Gillins.
