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- [Connecting the DOTS](https://www.dotheatre.org/connecting-the-dots-how-dots-started-and-where-we-are-heading-june-2024/) - How DOTS started and where we are heading DOTS started as a game of "what if..." What if...I ask some people if they want to come hang out and devise theatre? What if...people show up and we create a festival for people who want to create theatre? What if...we support playwrights and find outlets for

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- [Home](https://www.dotheatre.org/) - Our Mission To create original collaborative storytelling with the purpose of amplifying our authentic voices as artists, performers, and theatremakers. DEVISING ORIGINAL THEATRE SPRINGFIELD LEARN MORE 2026 DOTS Fringe Schedule DOTS Fringe Festival Look for the opportunity to join us as artists for the 2026 Fringe Festival when submissions open January 2026 2026 Fringe
- [A Rat's Nest - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/a-rats-nest-creatives-and-cast/) - A Rat's Nest by Moe Callahan Saturday, July 11 at 12:00 pm Sunday, July 12 at 3:40 pm Studio Theatre tickets vote for fan favorite fringe schedule Running time: 40 minutes Rating: With Guidance (audience members under 13 will be admitted with an adult) Content Warning: Murder? World Premiere at the DOTS 2026
- [Hamlet v Zombies - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/hamlet-v-zombies-creatives-and-cast/) - Hamlet vs Zombies, or Something is Rotting in the State of Denmark by Jeff Jenkins & Bryant turnage Thursday, July 9 at 8:20 pm Saturday, July 11 at 6:50 pm Reynolds Auditorium tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 90 minutes Rating: Mature (includes mature language and/or references) Content Warning: Simulated
- [Fringe Ticket Sales](https://www.dotheatre.org/fringeticketsales/) - Dots Fringe Festival & Young ARtist Festival Purchase Single Tickets or Festival Passes here Beginning JUNE 1! Show your digital ticket at the door for entrance to each event. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office at the Judy the day of the performance. Single DOTS Fringe Festival Ticket $15 See one
- [Exit Strategy - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/exit-strategy-creatives-and-cast/) - Exit Strategy by Kelsey Vanderstine Saturday, July 11 at 1:45 pm Sunday, July 12 at 3:05 pm Studio Theatre tickets vote for fan favorite fringe schedule Running time: 10 minutes Rating: Family (appropriate content for all ages) World Premiere at the DOTS 2026 Fringe Festival What to Expect Sometimes you go
- [Margaret/Rita - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/margaret-rita-creatives-and-cast/) - Margaret/Rita by Megan Keathley Saturday, July 11 at 2:20 pm Sunday, July 12 at 2:20 pm Studio Theatre tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 20 minutes Rating: Mature (includes mature language and/or references) Content Warning: Adult language and themes World Premiere at the DOTS 2026 Fringe Festival What
- [2026 DOTS Fringe Festival Schedule](https://www.dotheatre.org/2026dotsfringeschedule/) - DOTS 2026 Fringe Festival JULY 9 - 12, 2026 Fringe Venues located at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre. 237 South Florence Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65806 Late Night Events and D&D&DOTS are at Mothers Brewing Co. on Friday and Saturday. THURSDAY, July 9, 2026 The Impossible Club
- [The Sibillian - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/the-sibillian-creatives-and-cast/) - The Sibillian by Dakota Pyle Saturday, July 11 at 12:15 pm Sunday, July 12 at 2:25 pm Young Artists Fringe in Studio A tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 60 minutes Rating: With Guidance (audience members under 13 will be admitted with an adult) Content Warning: Death and Violence World
- [Facade - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/facade-creatives-and-cast/) - Facade by Sean parker with Necrobroth Theatre Friday, July 10 at 8:40 PM Saturday, July 11 at 5:45 pm Reynold Auditorium tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 40 minutes Rating: Mature (includes mature language and/or references) Content Warning: Violence, Mature Language DOTS 2026 Fringe premiere Originally Presented Oct 2017 as
- [Say My Name - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/say-my-name-creatives-and-cast/) - Say My Name by Matt James Saturday, July 11 at 3:05 PM Sunday, July 12 at 12:15 pm Studio Theatre tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 60 minutes Rating: Mature (includes mature language and/or references) Content Warning: Mature themes including death, religious and spiritual questioning, references to violence and historical
- [Dice & Dragons & DOTS](https://www.dotheatre.org/dice-dragons-dots/) - Dice & Dragons & Dots Mark your calendar for Every episode! Join us as our players and audiences embark on a journey of chills, thrills, and wacky encounters. Audiences watch as the players are presented with circumstances and consequences and a story unravels unscripted and in real time. Its improv meets fantasy onstage! There will
- [You Didn't See Anything - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/you-didnt-see-anything-creatives-and-cast/) - You Didn't See Anything by Charlie Gessner Saturday, July 11 at 1:05 pm Sunday, July 12 at 1:40 pm Reynold Auditorium tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 15 minutes Rating: Family (appropriate content for all ages) Content Warning: None World Premiere at the DOTS 2026 Fringe Festival What
- [The Minotaur - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/the-minataur-creatives-and-cast/) - The Minotaur by Jonah Bernard Drake Saturday, July 11 at 4:20 pm Saturday, July 11 at 12:50 pm Reynold Auditorium tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 60 minutes Rating: Content Warning: World Premiere at the DOTS 2026 Fringe Festival What to Expect Coming soon special Thanks
- [The Impossible Club - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/the-impossible-club-creatives-and-cast/) - The Impossible Club Middle school is war. by Ned Wilkinson Thursday, July 9 - 7:00 pm Saturday, July 11 - 4:30 pm Studio Theatre tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 50 minutes Rating: Family (appropriate content for all ages) Content Warning: Some Violence Original debut at Orlando Fringe Festival 2021
- [T.J. and Mr. Oaksite - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/t-j-and-mr-oaksite-creatives-and-cast/) - T.J. and Mr. Oaksite by Ned Wilkinson Friday, July 10 at 7:15 pm Saturday, July 11 at 1:50 pm Reynold Auditorium tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 60 minutes Rating: With Guidance (audience members under 13 will be admitted with an adult) Content Warning: Religious discussions Orlando Fringe Festival 2013
- [Someone Lost a Shoe on the Moon - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/someone-lost-a-shoe-on-the-moon-c/) - Someone Lost a Shoe on the Moon by Sandy Leigh Johnson Thursday, July 9 at 8:15 pm Saturday, July 11 at 7:45 pm Studio Theatre tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 40 minutes Rating: Mature (includes mature language and/or references) Content Warning: Language World Premiere at the DOTS 2026 Fringe
- [Sandwich, the Musical - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/sandwich-the-musical-creatives-and-cast/) - Sandwich, the Musical by Jeff Chalifoux and Brett Johnston Saturday, July 11 at 11:45 am Sunday, July 12 at 3:25 pm Reynolds Auditorium tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 60 minutes Rating: Mature (includes mature language and/or references) Content Warning: Sexual innuendo, crude humor, bodily fluids, blood World Premiere at
- [Henry the 6th - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/henry-the-6th-creatives-and-cast/) - Henry, the 6th by Joshua Arnett Saturday, July 11 at 3:15 pm Sunday, July 12 at 11:45 am Reynold Auditorium tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 40 minutes Rating: With Guidance (audience members under 13 will be admitted with an adult) Content Warning: Some strong language World Premiere at the
- [Ghost Light - A 2026 DOTS Ensemble project](https://www.dotheatre.org/ghost-light-a-2026-dots-ensemble-project/) - Ghost Light What happens when theatre traditions have to change? a DOTS Ensemble collaboration featuring Moe Callahan, Jonah Drake, Bennett Derossett, Zoe Lanigan, Ben Loughary, Arsen Baker Friday, July 10 at 7:55 pm Saturday, July 11 at 5:45 pm Studio Theatre Tickets Vote for Fan Favorite Fringe Schedule Running time: 40 minutes Rating:
- [Embalming Play - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/embalming-play/) - Embalming Play by Lauren Eileen Henke Saturday, July 11 at 12:40 pm Sunday, July 12 at 2:15 pm Reynold Auditorium tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 50 minutes Rating: Mature (includes mature language and/or references) Content Warning: Depictions of death, details of the embalming process, and disturbing images. Discussion of
- [Bourbon Road - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/bourbon-road-creatives-and-cast/) - Bourbon Road by Josh Hawkins Friday, July 10 at 7:00 pm Saturday, July 11 at 6:50 pm Studio Theatre tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 30 minutes Rating: Mature (includes mature language and/or references) Content Warning: Scenes of consuming alcohol. Mature and suggestive language World Premiere at the Dots 2026
- [Angel Eyes - Creatives and Cast](https://www.dotheatre.org/angel-eyes-creatives-and-cast/) - Angel Eyes by Grant Dougherty Friday, July 10 at 7:30 pm Saturday, July 11 at 4:30 pm Young Artists Fringe in Studio A tickets vote for fan favorite FRINGE SCHEDULE Running time: 30 minutes Rating: With Guidance (audience members under 13 will be admitted with an adult) Content Warning: Child death, miscarriage, flashing
- [Accidental Hero - DOTS Ensemble](https://www.dotheatre.org/accidentalhero2025/) - Accidental Hero is back for the DOTS 2026 Fringe Thursday, July 9 at 7:15 PM sunday, July 12 at 4:50 pm Reynold Auditorium Running time: 40 minutes Rating: Family Friendly Tickets Vote for Fan Favorite 2026 FRINGE SCHEDULE Fan Favorite DOTS Fringe 2025 Best of Fringe Honorable Mention DOTS Fringe 2025 Accidental Hero A devised
- [Another Life Story, a DOTS project](https://www.dotheatre.org/another-life-story-a-dots-project/) - Another LIfe Story A moving story of life, love, grief, and gratitude told in three chapters through physical theatre, puppetry, and music. a DOTS Ensemble collaboration featuring Aubrey Smith, Moe Callahan, Kirstin Hildebrand, Jonah Drake, Keilei Downer, Bennett Derossett, and Gretchen Teague Original workshop: March 2024 DOTS Fringe Festival: July 2024 Best of
- [Playwright's Playground](https://www.dotheatre.org/playwrights-playground/) - Playwright's Playground Short Play Festival Fall Festival: October 10-11, 2025 Spring Festival: April 10-11, 2026 During the Playwright's Playground, your team will create, write, rehearse, and perform an original piece of theatre inspired by the prompts revealed on Friday night. Performances will begin at 7 pm on the following Saturday. team registration Purchase Tickets
- [DOTS Ensemble](https://www.dotheatre.org/dots-ensemble/) - About the DOTS Ensemble The DOTS Ensemble is created of performers with a variety of skills and experiences. We believe that what makes us different enhances our collaboration and creates diverse ideas and solutions. Opportunities to join the DOTS Ensemble are available through workshops of original projects in the fall and auditions for Fringe projects
- [INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY](https://www.dotheatre.org/interactivemurdermysteries/) - Join DOTS for THE moonshine ball An interactive Murder Mystery April 4, 2026 at Mother's Brewery The show begins at 6 pm with cocktail hour and is followed by dinner furnished by Gilardi's Ristorante TICKETS KRISTIN FARR DOTS INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERIES CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kristin Farr is well known
- [DOTS Fringe Festival](https://www.dotheatre.org/dots-fringe-festival/) - DOTS Fringe Festival In July, Devising Original Theatre Springfield is proud to showcase some of the most brilliant talent in our curated Fringe Festival. What is a Fringe Festival? A Curated Showcase The DOTS Fringe Festival is a place to showcase the newest original theatrical creations of local and visiting playwrights and theatre makers,
- [DOTS Fringe Festival Submissions](https://www.dotheatre.org/fringefestivalsubmission/) - dots fringe festival how to submit APPLY HERE Open Jan 4 - March 1, 2026 SUBMISSIONS FOR DOTS Fringe 2026 will open January 4, 2026 Accepting submissions from January 4 through March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. For the THIRD year, we are thrilled to accept script submissions for the DOTS Fringe Festival, which
- [What We Do](https://www.dotheatre.org/what-we-do/) - What we do We believe we all have important stories waiting to be told. DOTS is committed to showcasing local talent in a variety of formats, including conversations around writing and creating, table and staged readings, workshop performances, and festivals. Dice & Dragons & DOTS DOTS Fringe Festival Playwrights Playground Upcoming Auditions Education We
- [Living Room Theatre](https://www.dotheatre.org/living-room-theatre/) - Living Room Theatre WE'LL BE BACK IN JANUARY TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR THE DOTS FRINGE FESTIVAL! Join us to write and workshop original scripts for theatre. This is a laid back chance to chat with local playwrights and other artists about stories you are writing, thinking about writing, or want to hear read aloud.
- [Auditions](https://www.dotheatre.org/auditions/) - Audition Notice Dice & Dragons & DOTS Audition Sign-Up Ensemble: Ages 21 and up only for this season Roles Available: Player, Game Master, Host Audition Times: Sign up for a 5 minute slot between 4pm-7pm on Sunday, December 7 and Monday, December 8 Audition Location: Bookmarx at 325 E. Walnut Street in Downtown Springfield Additional
- [Sponsor DOTS](https://www.dotheatre.org/sponsor-devising-original-theatre/) - There is nothing more fun that exploring new ideas and building relationships with different artists, and making those ideas come to life. Kyle Rickman Dots Fringe Performing artist Tell Your Story Creating original theatre through the DOTS Fringe Festival can't happen without your help! Whether your organization sponsors the whole festival or one group
- [DOTS Mission and Vision](https://www.dotheatre.org/mission-and-vision/) - mission & vision DOTs mission is to create original collaborative storytelling with the purpose of amplifying our authentic voices as artists, performers, and theatremakers. We believe that theatre, when approached with an open heart and mind, can serve as a catalyst for empathy, growth, and connection. We visualize a vibrant community of artists and audiences
- [Meet the DOTS Executive Team](https://www.dotheatre.org/meettheteam/) - Dr. Gretchen Teague Executive Artistic Director & founding member Contact Gretchen at exec@dotheatre.org The thing that brings Gretchen joy is working collaboratively with like minded creatives. DOTS was born out of a desire to play and create. Now, several years later, we have learned many lessons from producing work for the DOTS Fringe Festival
- [DOTS Archives](https://www.dotheatre.org/dots-archives/) - DOTS ARCHIVE THIS IS AN ARCHIVE OF ALL OF THE DOTS EVENTS! CHECK OUT WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO AND HOW WE GOT HERE The Dots Ensemble Established 2024 The DOTS Ensemble was created to provide collaborative opportunities to our team to create original work through the process of explorations, workshops, feedback, and
- [2025 DOTS Fringe Festival Schedule](https://www.dotheatre.org/2025-dots-fringe-festival-schedule/) - DOTS 2025 Fringe Festival July 10 - 13 TWO Performance Venues at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre The Judy 237 South Florence Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65806 Tickets Vote Fan Favorite Venue 1: The STudio at the Judy Click the link for each show to see
- [t.b.d. the episode when russell moves in](https://www.dotheatre.org/tbd-the-episode-when-russell-moves-in/) - t.b.d. the episode when russell moves in by gordon rader Fringe Schedule Fringe Tickets Vote Fan Favorite This play is the stage adaptation of the pilot episode of t.b.d., a web series I’m developing. t.b.d. exists within a shared universe of films, plays, comics, and other media that I am creating—an interconnected tapestry of stories
- [The Prometheus Seminar](https://www.dotheatre.org/the-prometheus-seminar/) - The Prometheus Seminar a New Play by Asa Leininger Fringe Schedule Fringe Tickets Vote Fan Favorite Returning to the DOTS Fringe Festival for 2025, Asa Leininger along with the help of Actors Theatre Missouri under the direction of Meg Rice presents The Prometheus Seminar, an existential dark tragicomedy about the loss of innocence, departure from
- [Ten Minute Plays](https://www.dotheatre.org/ten-minute-plays/) - 10 Minute Play Series Featuring plays by Josh Hawkins, Nancy Gessner, Charlie Gessner, and Josh Arnett Festival Schedule Fringe Tickets Vote Fan Favorite Under the tutelage of DOTS Champion of Playwriting and Dramaturgy, BRYANT TURNAGE, these amazing playwrights worked all semester to create outstanding 10-minute plays. During the DOTS fringe you will be treated to
- [Bonus Solo Projects](https://www.dotheatre.org/bonus-solo-projects/) - Bonus Solo Projects Featuring recent Central High School graduates Keilei Downer and CC Myers Fringe Schedule Fringe Tickets Vote Fan Favorite Why I Sleep with the Lights On Devised, Written, and Performed by CC Myers CC Myers plays clarinet and saxophone, and recently graduated from Central High School with Seals of Excellence in both music
- [Polybius](https://www.dotheatre.org/polybius/) - Polybius Written By Sean Parker Fringe Schedule Fringe Tickets Vote Fan Favorite Necrobroth returns to the DOTS Fringe with a new tale of fright from Sean Parker. A group of friends get trapped in the basement of an dead game developer by a supernaturally possessed arcade cabinet of legend. Now madness, paranoia, and murder run
- [Golden Age a new musical](https://www.dotheatre.org/golden-age-a-new-musical/) - Golden Age, a new Musical Book, Music, & Lyrics by Bethany Vermillion Fringe Schedule Fringe Tickets Vote Fan Favorite Original country/folk musical centered on Melody Michaels and her complicated relationship with music, her late famous country music star father, and a surprise of a younger sister. Fringe Schedule A Special Thank you! DOTS
- [Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer](https://www.dotheatre.org/fosgate/) - Fosgate: Ferret Loan Officer Book, Music, & Lyrics by Ned Wilkinson Fringe Schedule Fringe Tickets Vote Fan Favorite Ned describes Fosgate as "a gentle Pythonesque spoof musical of "The Merchant Of Venice", set in modern day Blackpool, played by eight actors portraying anthropomorphic animals." Recently seen at the 2025 Orlando Fringe Festival, Seth Kubersky of
- [Adventures in the Unnatural](https://www.dotheatre.org/adventures-in-the-unnatural/) - Adventures in the Unnatural three short Plays by Jeffery Tenney Fringe Schedule Fringe Tickets Vote Fan Favorite Contemporary one-act plays ranging from sci-fi themes as scientist uncovers a means of restoring life to the dead through application of new quantum physics theory to a farcical encounter between a hack psychiatrist and a delusional couple
- [DOTS Ensemble Projects](https://www.dotheatre.org/dots-ensemble-projects/) - DOTS Ensemble Projects The DOTS Ensemble is a collaborative group that creates original theatre through a variety of techniques including devising and playwriting. Together we create projects that reflect who we are and what makes us human. We utilize laughter, joy, music, dance, and puppets. Join Our Team An Accidental Hero a DOTS Ensemble
- [24 Hour Plays: DOTS Festival Archive](https://www.dotheatre.org/24-hour-play-festival/) - 24-hour plays: DOTS festival On Friday, May 3rd, 2024, teams were given a prompt, props and 24 hours create an original performance. Saturday, teams returned to the Judy to present their performance for the public. The audience favorite was then invited to join us at our first ever Fringe Festival. Hosted by our friends at
- [Connect the DOTS, a Blog](https://www.dotheatre.org/connect-the-dots-a-blog/) - Connect the Dots, a Blog HOW DOTS STARTED AND WHERE DOTS IS HEADED June 16, 2024 An introduction to DOTS from Executive Director, Dr. Gretchen Teague New Post coming soon Lots of new DOTS information coming soon! New Post Coming Soon Lots of new DOTS information coming soon! Location Devising Original Theatre Springfield Springfield, Missouri
- [DOTS Classes](https://www.dotheatre.org/dotsclasses/) - Let's learn and create! Devising Original Theatre Springfield is Thrilled to partner with The springfield little theatre education department to bring you classes in the processes of creating original work through playwrighting and devising. Register for classes here Playwrighting Join DOTS Playwriting and Dramaturg Champion, Bryant Turnage to learn the fundamentals of playwriting or revise
- [The Gizzard, a DOTS 2024 Project](https://www.dotheatre.org/the-gizzard-a-dots-2024-project/) - The Gizzard a DOTS Ensemble collaboration Directed by Shawn Teague Written by and featuring Kyle Aug, Nikki Boler, Hadleigh Callahan, Heather Haloupek, Natasha Lee, Elizabeth Jerome, Aubrey Smith, Charlie Teague, Gretchen Teague, and Tabitha Varvil Special thanks to Fra Patton, Bryant Turnage, and Meg Rice for their contribution to the process. It was
- [DOTS Fringe Festival July 18 - 21 2024](https://www.dotheatre.org/dots-fringe-festival-july-18-21-2024/) - DOTS Fringe Festival July 18 - 21, 2024 Our venues were courtesy of our amazing Sponsoring Partners, High Tide Theatrical and Springfield Contemporary Theatre. Thank you for amazing Fringe Performances at the Lightroom Lounge and also at the Historic Fox Theatre on the Square. DOTS Fringe FESTIVAL performances at the historic fox theatre on the
- [Of the World and Hazard Pay](https://www.dotheatre.org/hazard-pay-and-of-the-world/) - Of The World & HAZARD Pay Two short plays written by Dr. Lainie Vansant Of the World - The music that underscores Mona’s life is changing its tune - she has to find a way to break the news to her parents without throwing away her traditions completely. Hazard Pay - After hearing the big
- [Rhubarb the Bear: Maximum fuR&B - Cast, Crew and Creatives](https://www.dotheatre.org/rhubarb-the-bear-maximum-furb-cast-crew-and-creatives/) - Rhubarb the Bear: Maximum fuR&B Created by Ned Wilkinson and Directed by Chris Leavy Rhubarb The Bear: Maximum fuR&B is a mixture of his own songs and covers, accompanying himself on guitar and piano (and an occasional track cued by the A/V staff) while engaging the audience and taking requests and telling pointed truths about
- [Little Black Dress and a Coffee - Cast, Crew, and Creatives](https://www.dotheatre.org/little-black-dress-and-a-coffee-cast-crew-and-creatives/) - Little Black Dress...And a Coffee Written by Sandy Leigh Johnson Directed by John M. Johnson You can have coffee by yourself or you can have coffee with yourself. But it’s better with a celestial coffee barista either way. July 19 at 9 pm July 20 at 1 pm July 21 at 5 pm Tickets Support
- [Don't Lose Sight - Cast, Crew, and Creatives](https://www.dotheatre.org/dont-lose-sight-cast-crew-and-creative-team/) - Don't Lose Sight A presentation by REBEL'S GUILD THEATRE WRITTEN and DIRECTED BY TYLER BUENO Choreography by Artemis Leo and Mikil Hernandez Tickets Sponsor DOTS Musical Numbers Music and Lyrics by Tyler bueno Welcome To - Tyler and Company Options - Tyler and Company Thank You For Calling - Re and Company When Are
- [Amaranth - Cast, Crew, and Creatives](https://www.dotheatre.org/amaranth-cast-crew-and-creatives/) - Amaranth A FARCICAL Tragedy by Asa Leininger July 18 at 7 pm July 21 at 5 pm Tickets Sponsor DOTS Thank you to our sponsoring partner High Tide Theatrical Performances at 215 W. Olive Street Public parking available to the east and west of the venue. Asa Leininger Playwright Asa Leininger is an actor, writer,
- [The Filler Play](https://www.dotheatre.org/the-filler-play/) - The Filler Play Written by Alex Bates Curated as the Short Play Series with three other plays: The Gizzard, Of The World, and Hazard Pay Tickets Fringe Schedule
- [Changing Channels - Cast, Crew, and Creatives](https://www.dotheatre.org/changing-channels-cast-crew-and-creatives/) - Changing channels Written by Eve Manary Inspired by the Neo-Futurists, Changing Channels is fast-paced and has an absurd sense of humor highlighting surreal and humorous character interactions, subversion of audience expectations, and a fast-paced frantic energy as it lampshades the typical conventions of television we all see on screens every night. Tickets Support DOTS Thank
- [Necrobroth - Cast, Crew, and Creatives](https://www.dotheatre.org/necrobroth-cast-crew-and-creatives/) - I Hate Her & The Earworm a double feature presented by Necrobroth Theatre Written by Sean Parker July 18 at 9 pm July 19 at 9 pm July 20 at 7 pm Tickets Support DOTS Thank you to our sponsoring partner High Tide Theatrical Performances at 215 W. Olive Street Public parking available to the
- [BONUS Fringe Festival Events](https://www.dotheatre.org/bonus-fringe-festival-events/) - BONUS FRINGE FESTIVAL EVENTS JOIN US AT THE HISTORIC FOX THEATRE BETWEEN DOTS FRINGE SHOWS FOR BONUS MUSIC PERFORMANCE BY LOCAL MUSICIANS. NO EXTRA TICKET NEEDED! FESTIVAL TICKETS SUPPORT DOTS BONUS SCHEDULE Full Schedule THURSDAY, JULY 18 8:00 PM Historic Fox Theatre SURPRISE ARTIST Check out the Local Musicians performing between DOTS Fringe
- [Anime the Musical - Cast, Crew, and Creatives](https://www.dotheatre.org/anime-the-musical-cast-crew-and-creatives/) - Anime: The musical? Written and Directed by Tyler Bueno A Fan-Favorite from the 24-Hour Plays: DOTS Festival, Rebel's Guild Theatre is honored to present a special performance of Anime: The Musical? ONLY at the DOTS Fringe Festival Gala. Musical numbers include: Opening Sampson and Jesse Evil Plan The Fight Finale TICKETS SUPPORT DOTS Tyler Bueno
- [Contact DOTS](https://www.dotheatre.org/contact-us/) - We are here to support your creative vision Contact us Through Email or Social Media Contact General inquiries email info at dotheatre dot org info@dotheatre.org Want to keep up with our latest adventures? Follow us on Facebook Instagram. @dotspringfield @devisingoriginaltheatrespringfield Review Us Want to share your experience, good or bad? We are welcome all

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- [Attribution](https://www.dotheatre.org/attribution/) - This site has been created with the help of many different people and companies.In particular, a special thanks goes to the following for content running on this site: Author: ajeetmestry / UnsplashLicense: In addition, this site was built on a powerful, Inspirations based web builder called BoldGrid. It is running on WordPress, the most popular

## Block Library

- [Bio 2](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/bio-2/) - Kyle AugFREDNemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt.
- [Bio 1](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/bio-1/) - Josh HawkinsPlaywrightNemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt.
- [Quote](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/quote/) - TJ and Mr. Oaksite tackles a tricky topic: the divide between those who believe in God and those who don't.Ned Wilkinson, who comprised the frothy tunes for last year's Fosgate, Ferret Loan Officer, here demonstrates he can craft a winning melody even when the topic is a cosmological argument on the creation of the
- [What to expect](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/what-to-expect/) - What to ExpectTJ & Mr. Oaksite concerns a recently formed religious skeptics club run by two young men and T, a recently de-converted young lady who finds herself now at odds with her still faithful sister. A mysterious figure who calls himself Mr. Oaksite appears to TJ and raises questions she can't answer skeptically nor
- [Title](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/title/) - T.J. and Mr. Oaksiteby Ned WilkinsonFriday, July 10 at 7:15 pm Saturday, July 11 at 1:50 pmReynold Auditorium tickets vote for fan favorite fringe schedule Running time: 60 minutesRating: With Guidance (audience members under 13 will be admitted with an adult)Content Warning: Religious discussionsOrlando Fringe Festival 2013 / Patrons Pick Award
- [bio White Block](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/bio-white-block/) - Moe CallahanPerformer& collaboratorI am a maker in Springfield who loves out-of-the-box theater. Creating original art in my small hometown has been a necessary part of my creative journey. It’s through the artists in this community that I find my own beauty and humanity. DOTS (Devising Original Theater Springfield) represents passion in manageable doses. With the
- [Bio Black block](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/bio-black-block/) - Aubrey SmithVocalist& collaboratorAubrey comes from Springfield, Missouri. She has a Bachelor of Music Education in Voice from Drury University in Springfield, MO (2016). She completed a teaching assistantship in Choral Conducting with Dr. R. Paul Crabb at the University of Missouri (MU) in 2019 and a teaching assistantship in Vocal Performance with Prof. Steven Tharp
- [Quote block 3](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/quote-block-3/) - The retelling of grief through physical movement and song rather than words was so breathtaking and so heartbreaking. It was the best depiction of grief I’ve ever seen.KEVYN MARSHALL
- [Process with Photos](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/process-with-photos/) - About Our ProcessAnother Life Story began with a conversation between Gretchen and Aubrey. The question, "If you could create anything you wanted, what would it be?" Aubrey was inspired by the Vocalese and said it sounded like grief felt. Gretchen was interested in telling a story without dialogue and using puppetry. The two have been
- [Quote Block with photo 2](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/quote-block-with-photo-2/) - “Another Life Story” is a quiet, poignant exploration of love and loss told through abstract movement, evocative sound, and puppets made entirely from crumpled paper. These aren’t novelty props—they’re the emotional core of the show, brought to life by two performers per figure in a delicate dance of coordination and care. The result is surprisingly
- [Title Block or Chapters](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/title-block-or-chapters/) - Featured MusicChapter One: ReactingVocalise, Op.34 No.14 by Sergei Rachmaninoffchapter Two: RememberingHaley, FlyThis Heart of MinePrayer for an Absent FriendThere But For Grace Go I by Quinton Patterson BriggsChapter Three: ReleasingI'll Be Seeing You music by Sammy Fain lyrics by Irving Kahal
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- [Quote with photo block](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/quote-with-photo-block/) - Another Life Story was a beautiful representation of loss and hope. I loved the puppetry and the music!JUDY LUXTON
- [Title Block](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/title-block/) - Another LIfe StoryA moving story of life, love, grief, and gratitude told in three chapters through physical theatre, puppetry, and music. a DOTS Ensemble collaboration featuring Aubrey Smith, Moe Callahan, Kirstin Hildebrand, Jonah Drake, Keilei Downer, Bennett Derossett, and Gretchen TeagueOriginal workshop: March 2024DOTS Fringe Festival: July 2024 Best of the Fringe Honorable MentionTremendicon Festival:
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- [501c3](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/501c3-2/) - Devising Original Theatre Springfield is a 501c3 Organization.
- [Kaleb Norman BIO](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/kaleb-norman-bio/) - Kaleb NormanCreative Director for Dice & Dragons & DOTSKaleb is a professional DM running games every week! He has his BFA in Acting, has been a LARPer for years, and has directed dozens of plays and musicals. Kaleb is also a crochet artist and can be seen at many of the local markets and fairs.
- [501c3](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/501c3/) - Devising Original Theatre Springfield is a 501c3 Organization.
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- [DOTS Process](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/dots-process/) - About Our ProcessAnother Life Story began with a conversation between Gretchen and Aubrey. The question, "If you could create anything you wanted, what would it be?" Aubrey was inspired by the Vocalese and said it sounded like grief felt. Gretchen was interested in telling a story without dialogue and using puppetry. The two have been
- [browse tickets support perform](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/browse-tickets-support-perform/) - Browse DOTS Fringe Schedule Book DOTS Fringe Tickets Sponsor Sponsor Opportunities Perform Upcoming Auditions
- [Thank you SLT Education](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/thank-you-slt-education/) - A Special Thank you!DOTS would like to extend a very special thank you to Springfield Little Theatre Education Department at The Judy for your continued support of our efforts to produce original theatre in Springfield Missouri. We are also grateful to Springfield Regional Arts Council for believing in our mission.
- [Special Thank You SCT SLT](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/special-thank-you-sct-slt/) - A Special Thank you!DOTS would like to extend a very special thank you to Springfield Contemporary Theatre and Springfield Little Theatre Education Department for your continued support of our efforts to produce original theatre in Springfield Missouri. We are also grateful to Springfield Regional Arts Council for believing in our mission.
- [Watch collaborate learn](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/watch-collaborate-learn/) - Want to learn more aBout DOTS? We would love to collaborate with you! WatchCheck out our performances at the 2025 DOTS Fringe Festival July 10-13 and at the KC Fringe July 24-26. Or request a performance for your school or special event. Fringe Schedule DOTS Ensemble Projects CollaborateJoin us by auditioning for our DOTS Ensemble and other upcoming productions, staged
- [About DOTS Ensemble](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/about-dots-ensemble/) - About the DOTS EnsembleThe DOTS Ensemble is created of performers with a variety of skills and experiences. We believe that what makes us different enhances our collaboration and creates diverse ideas and solutions. Opportunities to join the DOTS Ensemble are available through workshops of original projects in the fall and auditions for Fringe projects in the
- [About DOTS](https://www.dotheatre.org/bg-block/about-dots/) - About the DOTS EnsembleThe DOTS Ensemble is created of performers with a variety of skills and experiences. We believe that what makes us different enhances our collaboration and creates diverse ideas and solutions. Opportunities to join the DOTS Ensemble are available through workshops of original projects in the fall and auditions for Fringe projects in the
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