Season 10
AMEICAN SON | HOLIDAY SPIRITS | YANKOVIC! | A SHAGGY DOG STORY
AMerican Son
September 18-October 4, 2026
An estranged biracial couple must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident.
Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened to their son.
American Son is a tense and emotionally charged drama set in the waiting room of a Florida police station. The play’s raw dialogue and unrelenting pace create a gripping exploration of contemporary social issues.
Holiday Spirits
December 10 & 11, 2026
During the long nights of midwinter, join Ghostlight Ensemble and the Driehaus Museum by the fireplace(s) as we return again this year to the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories at Yuletide.
Adapted by Ensemble member Maria Burnham, Holiday Spirits: A Collection of Victorian Yuletide Ghost Stories is a multi-story and multi-storied immersive, site-specific adaptations of classic Victorian ghost stories.
Three distinct stories will unfold throughout the museum. Some seating will be provided, but be prepared to move with the actors as they uncover these otherworldly visitors.
Yankovic!
April 8-25, 2027
The man, the myth, the legend…well, we’re pretty sure about the first part. Maybe.
"Weird Al" Yankovic, the musician, singer and songwriter known for his parodies of popular hit songs (with 100 percent more accordion), gets a taste of his own medicine in Ensemble Member Chad Wise’s musical parody of a musical parodist, Yankovic!
The twisted mind behind Boomstick! A Musical Parody of Darkness, Miyagi! A Karate Kid Musical and The Texas Chainsaw Musical returns to the stage after over a decade to bring you a hilarious and heartfelt look at a True American Icon.
A Shaggy Dog Story
May 2027
A new play by Ensemble Member Christine Marie, A Shaggy Dog Story is part of our Nightlight series for young audiences.
Niko is new to the neighborhood and starting a new school, which is never an easy task. But they have two new friends in the building where they live, Sky and Cameron, who will be attending the same school. As they all set off to help Sky walk the neighbor’s dog, they find their friendship strengthening when things don’t go quite a smoothly as hoped.
Along the way the children learn about responsibility, teamwork and the importance of always having treats in your pockets.