upcoming events
our 2026-2027 goals include:
-an outdoor-specific commission program for outdoor creators/writers we love.
-a camping-trip-workshop-week for the development of new works in nature with actors, directors, and writers.
-a regular series of hiking and backyard plays and readings throughout the Philadelphia/South Jersey area. part hike, part performance, these will range from readings around a fire pit to interactive choose-your-own-adventure experiences on hiking trails.
-spooky-season immersive folk-horror festival on a farm
-education programs & outdoor theatre camps for summer 2027
-and more.
these plans all require your help!
Check our our Fractured Atlas Campaign HERE
all funds will support
-artist commissions for writers and musicians
-stipends for the ones who make the magic happen: the performers, the designers, the trail guides, and the directors
-rental of rehearsal space, light/sound equipment (as needed) and other technical needs
-most importantly : permits for use of outdoor spaces, and liability insurance for outdoor events
funds will also allow us to offer accessible programming: free or donation based experiences, workshops, and training, whenever possible.
our top priority is paying artists for their work, and we need your help to do so. even small donations can go a long way. all donations through Fractured Atlas are tax-deductible.
if monetary donations are not an option, we appreciate donations of time, space, resources, social-media sharing, and beyond! please spread the word!
the fire pit 🔥
the fire pit is a reading series as if around a bonfire.
intended for new work or adaptation in development, particularly works that are not served best by some traditional theatrical avenue, or by zoom. participants may include playwrights, poets, performers, musicians, directors and a select group of invited responder/participants. readings will be followed by feedback/q & a and music.
the fire pit(s) will be held in Philadelphia (locations still TBD)
PAST…
reading #1 :
Sunday, September 19th at 6pm outdoors at Montclair Brewery in Montclair, NJ.
Our first reading will feature Self Help Me, a new play by Catherine Weingarten.
Cathy is a hot mess so she decides to hire an instagram life coach. But when her life coach, Jessa's advice starts feeling weird and vaguely flirtatious, who really is more qualified to coach who? This satirical play about #mentalhealthculture explores the shifting power dynamics between two women struggling hard to feel heard, seen and comfortable in their own skin.
Attendance is free but requires a two drink minimum, as courtesy to the Montclair Brewery. For this performance, we will also be collecting donations for local Hurricane Ida relief efforts in Montclair.
Space is limited, and available by RSVP to leavenotracetheatre@gmail.com or via Eventbrite.
Although a free event, donations are appreciated. The event will be held in the Beer Garden @ Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut St, Montclair, accessible by NJ Transit Train.
Accompanied by discussion, plays are read by the actors with the script in hand with very limited staging.