The annual festival features the creative magic of 7 writers, 7 directors, over 25 actors,

plus a slew of designers, musicians, and technical geniuses creating 14 new plays in

just 48 hours. This fly by the seat of your pants event amazes, delights and surprises

audiences every time. Catherine MacNeal, one of this year’s actors sums it up well as

“free falling with a safety net”.

On Thursday night, the artists gather, some meeting for the first time and throw themes