Conejo Players Theatre presents The Readers Theatre.
Conejo Players Readers Theatre Announces Bold & Provocative 2026 Season
Productions explore identity, connection, and the line between control and chaos
The Conejo Players Readers Theatre program is proud to announce its 2026 season, featuring five bold and compelling plays that span comedy, drama, and dark humor. Together, the selected works explore the timeless questions of identity, self-perception, and the impact we have on one another.
2026 Season Lineup
Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight
by Peter Ackerman
Sunday, March 8, 2026
A fast, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt late-night comedy about what happens when a group of friends stay up too long, talk too much, and completely lose their filters. As exhaustion fuels confessions, arguments, and emotional chaos, one long-buried secret detonates the group—changing everything by sunrise.
Audience Advisory: Strong language, frank discussions of sexuality and racial themes. Mature audiences only.
Underdog: The Other Other Brontë
by Sarah Gordon
Sunday, May 17, 2026
A sharp, witty, and surprisingly moving comedy about ambition, jealousy, and the high cost of being overlooked. When the forgotten Brontë sibling steps out of the shadows, buried rivalries and inconvenient truths explode into a fiercely funny exploration of family, fame, and the desperate human need to be seen.
Audience Advisory: Strong language and mature thematic content.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
by Tom Stoppard
Sunday, July 19, 2026
A brilliantly inventive, darkly comic meditation on fate, friendship, and the absurdity of existence. Two minor characters from Hamlet find themselves trapped inside a story they barely understand, spinning into rapid-fire wordplay, philosophical debates, and theatrical mischief. Hilarious, haunting, and deeply human.
Frankenstein
by Victor Gialanella
Sunday, October 11, 2026
A powerful and emotionally charged adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic that leans into the horror, tragedy, and moral complexity of the original novel. As Victor Frankenstein creates life and then abandons it, creator and creation spiral into devastating consequences — confronting the cost of playing God and the loneliness of being unwanted.
Annual Holiday Production
December 13, 2026
Don’t miss Readers Theatre! Join us for an unforgettable experience that celebrates the art of theatre and the power of storytelling. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of theatre like never before!
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Past Staged Readings
We are actively looking for scripts, actors and directors!
We’re especially interested in showcasing new works in our Readers Theatre. Therefore, we are actively seeking unpublished scripts to feature in our Readers Theatre program. Selected scripts will be brought to life through our staged readings, providing an excellent platform for new writers to showcase their work and receive valuable feedback. We are also looking for actors and directors who would like to be a part of this program. The Submit button below will allow you to leave us your information for future readings.
To submit your script or let us know your interest in acting or directing, please click the submit button below.
20 years in the making, this reimagined Readers Theatre program offers staged readings of a wide range of plays including unpublished works, beloved classics and contemporary plays that may not otherwise be produced on the main stage. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the classics, or a seasoned theater-goer interested in new plays, this program has something for everyone. Best of all, Readers Theatre performances are free of charge – but CPT donations are always welcome.
Readers Theatre offers a unique theatrical experience – a staged reading in which actors present a play or musical in front of an audience without sets, costumes or other production elements. The actors are not off-book, which means they typically have the script in hand while they perform. It allows the audience to focus on the story and the characters. A staged reading is a great opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and works that would not otherwise be mounted as full productions. It’s also an excellent opportunity for actors to showcase their performance skills.