WAKEY, WAKEY by Will Eno Directed by Tina Parker *Area Premiere*

February 6 - 23, 2025 Venue: Expo Park, 840 Exposition Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226

"Is it now? I thought I had more time." These first words in Will Eno's play are spoken by Guy, a man who knows, like all of us, on some level, that he is about to die. The play questions why we are here and the journeys that everyone takes to eventually get to the same place. Eno challenges what is worth celebrating in life and what is worth treasuring in this moving and funny play.

Production #2 To Be Announced

April 2025

Turns out, this old Dog still has some new tricks up its sleeve. Another intimate, immersive experience awaits.

The Happiness Gym by Ken Weitzman

August 2025 Venue: KDT's New Theater! 4774 Algiers St, Dallas, TX 75207

The Happiness Gym is a joyous, experiential event based on the science of well-being. Participants take part in a curated theatrical experience meant to boost their sense of happiness, joy, and feelings of connection. This one-of-a-kind project will be the soft opening to Kitchen Dog’s new theater and will take place all over the entire facility, giving patrons unparalleled access to KDT’s new home.

New Works Festival 2025:

Staged Reading Series

March - July 2025

Now in its 26th year, KDT's Staged Reading Series will showcase 4 - 5 staged readings of the newest and most exciting local and regional playwrights working in contemporary theater today. Reimagined as a monthly series, each reading will feature some of DFW's most accomplished actors and directors and will take place at different venues across the Metroplex, to highlight our amazing community.

D-PAC PUP Fest

June 7, 2025

For its 23rd annual event, PUP Fest will feature six staged readings of jury-selected plays written by DFW high school students, featuring student actors directed by area professional directors. PUP Fest is the culminating event of Dallas Playwriting Arts Collective (D-PAC), a partnership with Dallas ISD and Junior Players.