Devising

Original Theatre

Springfield

Our mission

DOTS mission is to create original collaborative storytelling with the purpose of amplifying our authentic voices as artists, performers, and theatremakers.

The best part of the DOTS Fringe was “Like minded artists coming together to create art as a whole!”
–Kevyn Marshall

DEVISING ORIGINAL THEATRE SPRINGFIELD

Fringe Festival 

Look for the opportunity to join us as artists for the 2025 Fringe Festival when submissions open January 2025

DOTs Experience

From Idea Conception to Theatrical Production, we’re here to guide you through it with classes, workshops, and discussions.

Support our mission

There are many opportunities to be involved. Just ask us how you can be a part of DOTS as a volunteer, venue, or partner!

 

“This is what community theater is! I am so proud to be apart of a theater family that encourages others to play.”

-Moe Callahan

Learn

DOTS Classes

Develop Ideas

Living Room Theatre

Create

Playwright’s Potluck

Perform

Auditions

the DOTS Team

Dr. Gretchen Teague

Executive Director/Founder

HOw we started

I’ve always been captivated by the art of storytelling, whether it’s through dance, music, visual art, or puppetry. Springfield boasts incredible theater companies, but there’s nothing quite like the thrill of crafting art from the ground up.

That’s where DOTS comes in. It’s our playground for exploration and creation. Each of us has unique stories yearning to be told, and DOTS gives us the chance to share them with the world through the magic of live theatre.

The DOTS Team is full of a variety of expertise. Each perspective will allow you to develop your piece with a wide range of tools as playwright, creator, designer, director, and performer. 

Meet the Team