Our Mission

To create original collaborative storytelling with the purpose of amplifying our authentic voices as artists, performers, and theatremakers.

DEVISING ORIGINAL THEATRE SPRINGFIELD

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DOTS Fringe Festival

Look for the opportunity to join us as artists for the 2026 Fringe Festival when submissions open January 2026

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The DOTS Experience

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

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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!

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upcoming DOTS Events

DOTS FRINGE 2026 

DOTS Fringe Festival 2026

July 9 – 12, 2026

All Fringe Venues located at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre. 

237 South Florence Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65806

 Submissions are now closed. Thank you for your interest. Watch for updates regarding the Festival schedule. 

Festival Schedule

Tickets on sale June 1

Vote for Fringe Fan Favorite

 

“I’m so grateful to have a fringe in town.
I love seeing original theatre.”

2025 Fringe Festival audience Member

Season One

DICE & DRAGONS & DOTS

Episode FIVE: May 17
DOORS OPEN: 2 pm
SHOW BEGINS: 2:15 pm

Next episodes: Every third Sunday of the Month

PLUS the season finale on Friday, July 10 at 6 pm as a part of the DOTS Fringe 2026

Mother’s Brewery, 215 S Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65806

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“The Fringe festival allows me to work with people i wouldn’t normally get the chance to. this means i am able to interact with other actors, directors, and artists I wouldn’t have met otherwise. I have a whole new community of friends now.”

2025 Fringe Festival participant

the DOTS Team

Dr. Gretchen Teague

Executive Artistic 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

Devising Original Theatre Springfield is a 501c3 Organization.