Humana Festival 2024: The Complete Plays

About the Humana Festival

The Humana Festival of New American Plays is an annual event that showcases new works by American playwrights. The festival was founded in 1976 by Actors Theatre of Louisville, and it has since become one of the most prestigious new play festivals in the United States.

The Humana Festival is open to playwrights of all experience levels. Plays that are selected for the festival are given a full production, and they are often seen by industry professionals from around the country.

The Humana Festival has a long history of showcasing groundbreaking new plays. Some of the most famous plays that have premiered at the festival include "Angels in America" by Tony Kushner, "The Kentucky Cycle" by Robert Schenkkan, and "Doubt" by John Patrick Shanley.

The 2024 Humana Festival

The 2024 Humana Festival will feature 12 new plays. The plays are selected by a panel of theatre professionals, and they represent a diverse range of voices and perspectives.

The 2024 Humana Festival will take place from March 5th to April 6th. Tickets for the festival are now on sale.

The 2024 Humana Festival Plays

• The Great Leap by Lauren Yee

A basketball player from Beijing travels to the United States to join a college team. He must learn to adapt to a new culture and a new way of life. But when tragedy strikes, he must find a way to heal and find his place in the world.

• The Luckiest by Qui Nguyen

A Vietnamese-American family wins the lottery. But their newfound wealth brings them unexpected challenges. They must learn to navigate the complexities of American society and find a way to stay true to themselves.

• The Inheritance by Matthew Lopez

Two families, one white and one black, are brought together by a shared tragedy. They must learn to overcome their differences and find a way to move forward. The Inheritance is a powerful and moving play that explores the complexities of race, family, and love.