Studio BFT Shows
Studio BFT shows are chosen for being a true minimalistic black box theater experience. They have shorter runs than that of a mainstage and are produced by Birmingham Festival Theatre. They honor our roots of being the first black box theater in the state of Alabama.
Birmingham Festival Theatre Presents: Unveiling the Extraordinary
Welcome to a mesmerizing journey of theatrical brilliance as Birmingham Festival Theatre proudly unveils its new season, promising to transcend boundaries and ignite the imagination. Prepare to be captivated by an array of extraordinary productions that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, laughter, and thought-provoking stories.
In this season, we dare to challenge conventions and push artistic boundaries, bringing you an eclectic mix of classic masterpieces, innovative contemporary works, and bold new creations. Each performance is meticulously crafted by talented directors, seasoned actors, and visionary designers, ensuring an unforgettable theatrical experience for every audience member.
At Birmingham Festival Theatre, we believe that theatre has the power to shape lives, ignite conversations, and challenge perceptions. Join us as we embark on an extraordinary journey through the magic and innovation of live performance. Be a part of our community, where artists and audiences come together to celebrate the transformative power of the stage.
Unveiling the Extraordinary: A season of thought-provoking, exhilarating, and remarkable productions that will leave you inspired, moved, and craving more. Don't miss out on the chance to witness the magic unfold at Birmingham Festival Theatre. Experience a season like no other.
24 hour Play Festival
TBD
Birmingham Festival Theatre is hosting its third 24 hour Play Festival! In November, a group of participants will meet and and divide roles and crew. Once divided into those teams, the clock begins. Playwrights will have a maximum of 12 hours to produce a short play, and the rest of the team have a maximum of 12 hours to get the show on its feet. The final product will be performed in front of an audience at 7:30 pm. Then, a performance of Whitney Hamilton’s, Dodging Tornados will follow.
Seven Santas by Jeff Goode
Dec 08 - Dec 17 2023
In The Eight: Reindeer Monologues, playwright Jeff Goode told a tale of scandal at the North Pole as one of Santa’s reindeer accused him of sexual harrassment. As mass media descended upon the event, the other members of the sleigh team demanded to share their perspective, and a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerged. The long-awaited follow-up to The Eight: Reindeer Monologues: This time, it's Santa's turn, and Christmas will never, ever be the same. Scandal erupts at the North Pole when the most powerful man on Earth is sentenced to rehab for a minor traffic violation. But when he finds himself in a detox program run by the estranged Mrs. Claus, Santa's desperate struggle to conceal the truth about his arrest uncovers yet another sordid secret that could mean the end of Christmas-as-we-know-it.
Christmas with the Clauses
December 9th & 16th, 2023
A free event for the family where children hear stories by Mrs. Claus, make arts and crafts with the elves, and eat cookies with Santa on a winter wonderland set.
Perfect for any child with sensory sensitivities.
Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks ; Directed by Markeitra GIlliam
August 30-September 8, 2024
A darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity is Suzan-Lori Parks' latest riff on the way we are defined by history. The play tells the story of Lincoln and Booth, two brothers whose names were given to them as a joke, foretelling a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment. Haunted by the past, the brothers are forced to confront the shattering reality of their future.
Tickets are available now to all of our members.
{Working Title} A One “Woman” Show by Sharon Cocx
Nov 15 - Nov 24 2024
Authenticity requires vulnerability, transparency, and integrity…well maybe not integrity. Come and explore a story you have probably heard before, but never told like this. From their beginnings in their homeland, growing up in the church, moving to the USA, and her career as a Drag Queen. This comedic musical is funny, emotional, full of turns and events that will leave you saying “I’m glad I’m not her!”
Tickets are available now to all of our members.
A Tuna Christmas by Ed Howard, Joe Sears, Jaston Williams
December 13 - December 22, 2024
In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey’s production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. A Tuna Christmas is a total delight for all seasons, whether performed by two quick-changing comedians as it was on Broadway, or by twenty or more. Production requirements are minimal, making the play suitable for school and community producers as well as large venues. Audiences who have and who have not seen Greater Tuna will enjoy this laugh-filled evening.
Tickets are available now to all of our members.