Toledo Voices: Original Plays Workshop
Annual celebration of original theatrical works by local Toledo playwrights. Seven 10-minute unpublished plays performed at Toledo Rep.
Toledo Voices is an annual event produced by the Toledo Repertoire Theatre that celebrates original theatrical works by local Toledo artists. This unique opportunity showcases art in its rawest form, providing a truly original experience for both artists and audiences.
The event features a series of seven 10-minute plays that are original, unpublished works by local writers within an hour's drive of Toledo. It functions as a workshop and rehearsal process designed to reveal the intention and power of the writing. The structure is collaborative: playwrights cannot direct or act in their own pieces but are encouraged to rewrite their scripts based on the workshop process.
Directors are hand-selected by The Toledo Rep, and actors are drafted for each production by the directing staff. This ensures professional collaboration between actors, writers, and directors during the rehearsal process. Each play will be performed twice to enhance exposure and allow audiences to fully digest the original works.
This is a rare opportunity for local playwrights to see their work brought to life and receive valuable feedback from both collaborators and audience members. Attendance has steadily grown each year, with audiences experiencing these new works while providing constructive feedback for revision. The event serves as a launching pad for emerging theatrical talent, similar to how Lin Manuel Miranda developed Hamilton.