What is The Hatchery?

Some new plays start with a writer, a table, and a group of actors.

At The Hatchery, new plays start with an imaginary dance. A red dress vision. An earworm melody. Or an irresistible beat.

We celebrate and support new works centering movement and music through development workshops and a free one-day festival.

Join us on August 24, 2025!

Hatchery 2024 Lineup

  • WHY and HOW Are Not in the Picture

    by Monique Holt

  • La Mariposa

    by Sofia Marks in collaboration with Isabel McTighe

  • Festival Events

    Fun to be had before and after the showings.

Theater that moves.

Many Hats Collaboration

Photo by Shawne Sims

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Past Productions

Many Hats Collaboration is generously supported by our subscribers and individual donors, as well as the Fred W. Fields and the Blitz Weinhard Funds of Oregon Community Foundation, and the Regional Arts and Culture Council.

We are also supported by funds from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon, and the National Endowment for the Arts.