Community Calendar

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Playwriting Festival of Original Works, presented by Friends with the Write Stuff, taking place April 24–26, 2026 at the Theatre Tallahassee Studio (1861 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303).

This three-day Festival celebrates new voices and bold storytelling through staged readings of original short and full-length plays.

Attendees will experience fresh scripts, meet working playwrights, and gain insight into the creative process behind new plays. The Festival highlights creativity in action and celebrates the power of new stories on stage. Full schedule and ticket details will be announced soon. Proceeds support the Theatre Tallahassee Youth Education Program.

Playwrights: Share Your Story
The Festival is also seeking participating writers. Whether you’re a budding or an established playwright, if you have a story to tell, we want to hear it. Friends with the Write Stuff is currently accepting submissions of 10–15-minute plays to be considered for staged readings as part of the Festival.

Submission deadline: March 20, 2026
Submission form link: https://tinyurl.com/44jsbs4n

About Friends with the Write Stuff:
Friends with the Write Stuff—with current core members Bev DeMello, Michelle R. Nickens, Bert A. Mitchell and Danielle Wirsansky—is a dynamic collective of writers who gather regularly to foster creativity and support each other's craft. The group’s original members were inspired to begin taking their pieces to the next level through staged readings following a 2022 playwrights Q&A session hosted by Theatre Tallahassee. The following year, their first staged reading event was held at the Monticello Opera House. Friends with the Write Stuff provides a nurturing environment for playwrights at various stages of their careers, from budding talents to seasoned professionals. During their meetings, members share drafts of their latest works, offer constructive feedback, and brainstorm ideas. They also organize staged readings, helping members refine their work and gain exposure. United by a common love for the theatre, Friends with the Write Stuff is dedicated to promoting creativity and excellence in playwriting.

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to music legend. Featuring smash hits like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “It’s Too Late,” this feel-good musical celebrates the woman behind the soundtrack of a generation. As a regional premiere, QMT is proud to bring this powerful story to our stage for the very first time—don’t miss the chance to be among the first in North Florida to experience it live.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, May 15, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to music legend. Featuring smash hits like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “It’s Too Late,” this feel-good musical celebrates the woman behind the soundtrack of a generation. As a regional premiere, QMT is proud to bring this powerful story to our stage for the very first time—don’t miss the chance to be among the first in North Florida to experience it live.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, May 15, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to music legend. Featuring smash hits like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “It’s Too Late,” this feel-good musical celebrates the woman behind the soundtrack of a generation. As a regional premiere, QMT is proud to bring this powerful story to our stage for the very first time—don’t miss the chance to be among the first in North Florida to experience it live.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, May 15, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to music legend. Featuring smash hits like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “It’s Too Late,” this feel-good musical celebrates the woman behind the soundtrack of a generation. As a regional premiere, QMT is proud to bring this powerful story to our stage for the very first time—don’t miss the chance to be among the first in North Florida to experience it live.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, May 15, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to music legend. Featuring smash hits like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “It’s Too Late,” this feel-good musical celebrates the woman behind the soundtrack of a generation. As a regional premiere, QMT is proud to bring this powerful story to our stage for the very first time—don’t miss the chance to be among the first in North Florida to experience it live.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, May 15, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to music legend. Featuring smash hits like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “It’s Too Late,” this feel-good musical celebrates the woman behind the soundtrack of a generation. As a regional premiere, QMT is proud to bring this powerful story to our stage for the very first time—don’t miss the chance to be among the first in North Florida to experience it live.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, May 15, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to music legend. Featuring smash hits like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “It’s Too Late,” this feel-good musical celebrates the woman behind the soundtrack of a generation. As a regional premiere, QMT is proud to bring this powerful story to our stage for the very first time—don’t miss the chance to be among the first in North Florida to experience it live.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, May 15, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to music legend. Featuring smash hits like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “It’s Too Late,” this feel-good musical celebrates the woman behind the soundtrack of a generation. As a regional premiere, QMT is proud to bring this powerful story to our stage for the very first time—don’t miss the chance to be among the first in North Florida to experience it live.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, May 15, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to music legend. Featuring smash hits like “You’ve Got a Friend,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and “It’s Too Late,” this feel-good musical celebrates the woman behind the soundtrack of a generation. As a regional premiere, QMT is proud to bring this powerful story to our stage for the very first time—don’t miss the chance to be among the first in North Florida to experience it live.

This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, May 8, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST
Friday, May 15, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 07:30 PM EST
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 02:30 PM EST